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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. During her imprisonment, what does the Duchess declare is the worst kind of torture?
(a) Being ignored
(b) Physical torture
(c) Sleep deprivation
(d) Emotional torture

2. Where does Ferdinand imprison the Duchess?
(a) The main jail in Malfi
(b) Her own palace
(c) His palace
(d) A tower in Rome

3. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she fears she is undone.
(b) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(c) That she no longer loves him.
(d) That she is happy to be going on a trip.

4. 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) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.
(b) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.
(c) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(d) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.

5. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?
(a) A shriek
(b) Music
(c) Lots of women's laughter
(d) A cry from someone asking to be set free

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

2. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?

3. Cariola is:

4. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

(see the answer key)

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