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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?
(a) To visit sick relatives.
(b) She wanted to get some new dresses in the city.
(c) For a relaxing vacation.
(d) Religious reasons

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?
(a) Ferdinand
(b) Bosola
(c) Antonio
(d) The Cardinal

4. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?
(a) They are married.
(b) They have no relationship.
(c) They are brother and sister.
(d) They are neighbors.

5. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(b) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(c) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(d) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferdinand finally decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

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

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

4. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:

5. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?

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