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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Ferdinand propose be done to the subject of the news?
(a) Make a soup out of the baby.
(b) Search for the Duchess.
(c) Steal back the jewels.
(d) Find the thief and kill him.

2. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) A few pieces of gold
(b) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(c) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(d) His dagger

3. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?
(a) Julia's husband
(b) The Cardinal
(c) Julia's servant
(d) Julia's sister

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Antonio
(d) Bosola

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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)?

2. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

3. Why did Julia really come to Rome?

4. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement, someone walks in and interrupts. What does this person announce?

5. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?

(see the answer key)

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