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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 finds the idea laughable.
(b) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(c) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(d) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.

2. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?
(a) Kill him
(b) Kidnap him
(c) Bribe him
(d) Calm him down

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

4. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(b) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(c) Burn it
(d) Plan to sell it in the morning

5. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?
(a) The Cardinal's palace
(b) The city market
(c) On the street
(d) Julia's room

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

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

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

4. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?

5. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?

(see the answer key)

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