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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cariola is:
(a) The Cardinal's secret lover
(b) The Duchess's assistant
(c) Antonio's daughter
(d) Ferdinand's wife

2. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he is a spy for Ferdinand.
(b) That he and the Duchess have married in secret.
(c) That he is stealing from the Duchess.
(d) That he is secretly a prince.

3. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(b) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.
(c) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(d) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.

4. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(b) To help the Duchess give birth.
(c) To get back at Bosola.
(d) To put a curse on everyone.

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, what major secret does Bosola still not know?
(a) That the Duchess had twins.
(b) That Antonio is stealing the Duchess's money.
(c) That Antonio and the Duchess are secretly married.
(d) Nothing: Bosola knows all the secrets of everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:

2. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?

3. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

4. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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