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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. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.
(b) He doesn't think he is mad enough.
(c) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(d) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.

2. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Embraces her in a long hug.
(b) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(c) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.
(d) Shows her a dagger as a threat.

3. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?
(a) How many kids the Duchess and Antonio will have.
(b) The trouble that will come from the secrecy of the marriage.
(c) That the Duchess's youth will prevent the couple from being happy.
(d) That the happy new couple will soon become very wealthy.

4. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As growing fat and short of breath.
(b) As very shy.
(c) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(d) As very excited about an upcoming party.

5. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) Bosola
(b) No one
(c) Ferdinand
(d) the Cardinal

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

2. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

3. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?

4. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

5. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?

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