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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. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(b) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(c) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(d) He finds the idea laughable.

2. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.
(b) That she should not marry.
(c) That they have already found a husband for her.
(d) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.

3. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she is spending lots of money in secret.
(d) That she is going to run away.

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

5. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?
(a) Cherries
(b) Apples
(c) Apricots
(d) Plums

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?

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

3. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?

4. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

5. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:

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