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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 the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:
(a) Very sleepy
(b) Very happy
(c) Not very well at all
(d) Very energetic

2. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To get back at Bosola.
(b) To put a curse on everyone.
(c) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(d) To help the Duchess give birth.

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

4. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?
(a) A dagger
(b) A letter
(c) Jewels
(d) Fruit

5. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) With sadness and grief
(b) With contempt and rudeness
(c) With surprise and excitement
(d) With manners and respect

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:

3. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?

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

5. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:

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