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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. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the nobility?
(a) That Antonio is stealing from the church.
(b) That Antonio has several wives.
(c) That Antonio has murdered someone.
(d) That Antonio is cheating the Duchess out of her money.

2. What does Antonio do to make sure no one knows what is happening with the Duchess?
(a) Orders all of the court gates shut.
(b) Gives her a sleeping potion.
(c) Sends her away.
(d) Lies and announces that she has died.

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

4. When the Duchess sees the fake scene, what does she express?
(a) She will love her brothers, no matter how cruel they are to her.
(b) She has already taken poison, and will die soon.
(c) She wishes she were dead.
(d) She will find a way to break free.

5. What is the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio?
(a) All answers listed here are correct.
(b) They have children together.
(c) They are married in secret.
(d) They truly love each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

2. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?

3. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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