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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?
(a) Bless him and Ferdinand before their journey.
(b) Say a prayer that they will get more donations for the church.
(c) Deliver a letter to Rome.
(d) Banish the Duchess, her husband, and her children.

2. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:
(a) Go start cooking dinner for everyone.
(b) Leave the building.
(c) Fix her hair and make-up.
(d) Hide behind a curtain.

3. The Duchess hires Bosola because:
(a) They are related.
(b) Ferdinand recommends him.
(c) He seems trustworthy.
(d) She has known him for a long time.

4. How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?
(a) One month
(b) A few moments
(c) Several years
(d) Two months

5. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:
(a) They have to do it because of their families.
(b) The Duchess is already pregnant with Antonio's baby.
(c) Her brothers want her to marry as soon as possible.
(d) They love each other very much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julia gives Pescara a letter, which contains a request from the Cardinal. What does it say?

2. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

3. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?

4. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

5. How does Ferdinand pay Bosola for murdering the Duchess?

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