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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. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(b) He doesn't think he is mad enough.
(c) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(d) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.

2. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:
(a) Is very smart for a woman in her position.
(b) Will make her feel better after they leave.
(c) Was rehearsed.
(d) Was something she already knew.

3. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?
(a) Ask him for money for the upcoming war.
(b) Go and seek his religious counsel.
(c) Advise him about the problems in the local government.
(d) Write to him.

4. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) No one
(b) the Cardinal
(c) Bosola
(d) Ferdinand

5. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?
(a) With frustration at always being the last to know.
(b) With amazement, and a promise to keep Antonio's secret.
(c) With jealousy.
(d) With anger that Antonio hadn't told him before.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Cardinal's career change is best described as:

2. Where does Antonio send Delio?

3. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:

4. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

5. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?

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