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

2. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?
(a) They serve as extras in the scene.
(b) They are a distraction from all of the action.
(c) They have no role since they never talk.
(d) They serve as means of showing what the townsfolk think of what has happened.

3. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Father and son
(b) Good friends
(c) Enemies
(d) Brothers

4. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?
(a) Kidnap him
(b) Bribe him
(c) Kill him
(d) Calm him down

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As growing fat and short of breath.
(b) As very shy.
(c) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(d) As very excited about an upcoming party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ferdinand imprison the Duchess?

2. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?

3. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

4. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?

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

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