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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. Ferdinand believes that the Duchess is damned specifically because:
(a) She has lied to members of the church.
(b) She has had children while remaining unmarried.
(c) She has made a false religious pilgrimage.
(d) She has lied to her brothers.

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

3. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Julia's husband
(c) Julia's sister
(d) Julia's servant

4. The Cardinal's career change is best described as:
(a) Surprising
(b) Very normal for someone of his wealth.
(c) Expected
(d) A fantastic and unexpected promotion.

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?
(a) That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.
(b) Bosola doesn't know him well enough to have an opinion yet.
(c) That he is an excellent horseman.
(d) That he is an honest, trustworthy religious man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

2. What position is the Cardinal resigning from?

3. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?

4. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?

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

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