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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 does Ferdinand finally decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Hire someone to kidnap the Duchess and bring her back to the Cardinal's palace.
(b) Hire someone to kill the Duchess in her sleep.
(c) Leave immediately to seek revenge on the Duchess.
(d) Nothing, at least until the finds out who the father of the baby is.

2. Why did Julia really come to Rome?
(a) To divorce her husband.
(b) For a relaxing vacation.
(c) To spend money she stole.
(d) To visit the Cardinal.

3. Why do the pilgrims think what they do about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) They are happy, because the wedding has been planned for a long time.
(b) They are grateful to God for such a happy union.
(c) They are surprised, because the Duchess is "beneath" Antonio.
(d) They are surprised, because Antonio is "beneath" the Duchess.

4. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As very shy.
(b) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(c) As growing fat and short of breath.
(d) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.

5. In Act Three, who does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must marry?
(a) No one; she is to become a nun
(b) Delio
(c) Her cousin
(d) Count Malateste

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio accuses Cariola of:

2. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Ancona is the name of:

4. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:

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

(see the answer key)

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