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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. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot while a few other characters -- including Delio -- are making side comments and observing Ferdinand and the Cardinal. Delio's comments convey that he:
(a) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(b) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.
(c) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.
(d) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.

2. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(b) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(c) His dagger
(d) A few pieces of gold

3. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?
(a) He still doesn't know.
(b) The Cardinal
(c) The Count
(d) Delio

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

5. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing
(b) The book Bosola is reading.
(c) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(d) How Bosola is dressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?

2. What does Bosola bring to the Duchess and Antonio once they have left Malfi?

3. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, which of the following men is described as very honest?

5. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?

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