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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. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:
(a) Is a young widow
(b) Is married with 3 children
(c) Is engaged to be married
(d) Is too old to ever get married

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?
(a) That he is an honest, trustworthy religious man.
(b) Bosola doesn't know him well enough to have an opinion yet.
(c) That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.
(d) That he is an excellent horseman.

3. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Enemies
(b) Good friends
(c) Father and son
(d) Brothers

4. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?
(a) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(b) He wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(c) He always takes walks at night.
(d) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.

5. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They have to do it because of their families.
(b) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.
(c) They love each other very much.
(d) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Old Lady in such a hurry?

2. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

3. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:

4. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?

5. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:

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