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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 does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.
(b) That he'll start spying on the Duchess and tell Antonio what he learns.
(c) That he worries too much about everything.
(d) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.

2. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(b) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(c) He finds the idea laughable.
(d) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.

3. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They love each other very much.
(b) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.
(c) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.
(d) They have to do it because of their families.

4. What does Ferdinand vow as Act 3, Scene 1 concludes?
(a) To fast as punishment for his evil deeds.
(b) To get a confession from the Duchess.
(c) To be a better brother to his sister.
(d) To never sin again.

5. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(b) To put a curse on everyone.
(c) To help the Duchess give birth.
(d) To get back at Bosola.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?

2. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:

3. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?

4. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?

5. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

(see the answer key)

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