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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 two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Antonio and Bosola
(b) Antonio and the Duchess
(c) Bosola and the Cardinal
(d) Bosola and the Duchess

2. What does Ferdinand finally decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Leave immediately to seek revenge on the Duchess.
(b) Hire someone to kidnap the Duchess and bring her back to the Cardinal's palace.
(c) Hire someone to kill the Duchess in her sleep.
(d) Nothing, at least until the finds out who the father of the baby is.

3. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?
(a) His family fortune
(b) His family sword
(c) A secret letter for the Cardinal explaining everything
(d) His secrets

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

5. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Beautiful, good, and noble
(b) Not very smart and in need of guidance
(c) Not well respected by the people who know her
(d) Mean, scheming, and vengeful

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio accuses Cariola of:

2. The Duchess hires Bosola as:

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

4. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?

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

(see the answer key)

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