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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. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?
(a) Sell them.
(b) Take them as a gift for the church.
(c) Confiscate them.
(d) Burn them.

2. Ferdinand believes the Duchess's reputation is ruined because:
(a) She has had so many children so young.
(b) Antonio has been stealing from her, and she never figured it out.
(c) She is out of money.
(d) No one knows she is married, so it doesn't matter if she's secretly married or not.

3. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(b) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(c) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(d) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.

4. At the beginning of the play, we learn that the Duchess:
(a) Is too old to ever get married
(b) Is married with 3 children
(c) Is a young widow
(d) Is engaged to be married

5. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(b) That she no longer loves him.
(c) That she fears she is undone.
(d) That she is happy to be going on a trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

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

3. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

4. Why did Julia really come to Rome?

5. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

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