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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?
(a) He calls for a doctor for Julia.
(b) He decides to spend the night at Julia's palace.
(c) He worries that Antonio has been betrayed.
(d) He runs for his life.

2. What item does Ferdinand give the Duchess when he leaps into her room and surprises her?
(a) Jewels for her birthday
(b) Flowers
(c) A dagger
(d) Nothing

3. Where does Ferdinand imprison the Duchess?
(a) Her own palace
(b) The main jail in Malfi
(c) His palace
(d) A tower in Rome

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

5. Cariola is:
(a) Ferdinand's wife
(b) Antonio's daughter
(c) The Cardinal's secret lover
(d) The Duchess's assistant

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the pilgrims think about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?

2. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

3. What has happened to the number of the Duchess and Antonio's servants after Antonio and the Duchess leave Malfi?

4. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

5. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot while a few other characters -- including Delio -- are making side comments and observing Ferdinand and the Cardinal. Delio's comments convey that he:

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