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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 and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(c) That he also wants a divorce.
(d) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.

2. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Enemies
(b) Father and son
(c) Good friends
(d) Brothers

3. 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's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(d) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.

4. What does Delio pledge to Antonio before he departs for abroad?
(a) That he'll never return
(b) His daughter for marriage when she's old enough
(c) His loyalty
(d) That he'll bring back an army

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?

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

5. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?

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