1. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?
(a) That Pescara is being promoted to being a cardinal.
(b) That Pescara must leave for Rome at once.
(c) That Pescara should give Julia some of Antonio's former property.
(d) That Pescara should kill Julia as soon as possible.

2. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.
(b) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.
(c) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(d) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.

3. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?
(a) That everything is in the open about her marriage and children.
(b) That he will lend her money for her children.
(c) That Antonio has been arrested.
(d) That he is going to kill her later.

4. What rumor is going around the castle and being told by the servants?
(a) That Bosola and the Duchess have secretly married.
(b) That the Duchess has run away with a secret lover.
(c) That the Duchess has killed herself.
(d) That a Swiss man was caught in the Duchess's chamber.

5. What does Delio tell Antonio about Ferdinand's anger over his sister's situation?
(a) That it has lessened, but is still there a little.
(b) That it seems be storing up and in hibernation.
(c) That it has more or less gone away.
(d) Nothing, since Ferdinand hasn't ever been angry.