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

2. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(b) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(c) He finds the idea laughable.
(d) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.

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

4. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Julia react to the interruption?
(a) She faints.
(b) She exits the scene.
(c) She yells at everyone.
(d) She hides behind a curtain.

5. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(b) Embraces her in a long hug.
(c) Shows her a dagger as a threat.
(d) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what major secret does Bosola still not know?

2. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?

3. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?

4. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:

5. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?

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