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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. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Unsurprised
(b) Cold
(c) Joyful
(d) Grief-stricken

2. What new position is the Cardinal taking up?
(a) Governor
(b) Official historian of the town
(c) Soldier
(d) He is not taking up any new position; he is retiring.

3. Which severed body part does Ferdinand give the Duchess during her imprisonment?
(a) A hand
(b) A head
(c) A foot
(d) A leg

4. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?
(a) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(b) That he also wants a divorce.
(c) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.
(d) That he has hurried to Rome.

5. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot. Who interrupts the scene to bring an important message to the Cardinal and Ferdinand about the Duchess?
(a) Julia
(b) Bosola
(c) The Old Lady
(d) The Count

Short Answer Questions

1. As the message is delivered to the Cardinal and Ferdinand, what are other people in the room observing?

2. What does Delio tell Antonio about Ferdinand's anger over his sister's situation?

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

4. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?

5. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?

(see the answer key)

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