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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. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?
(a) That he has hurried to Rome.
(b) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.
(c) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(d) That he also wants a divorce.

2. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing
(b) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(c) How Bosola is dressed.
(d) The book Bosola is reading.

3. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?
(a) Bosola
(b) Delio
(c) Ferdinand
(d) No one

4. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Julia react to the interruption?
(a) She faints.
(b) She hides behind a curtain.
(c) She exits the scene.
(d) She yells at everyone.

5. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Not very smart and in need of guidance
(b) Beautiful, good, and noble
(c) Mean, scheming, and vengeful
(d) Not well respected by the people who know her

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

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

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

4. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?

5. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

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