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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. Who is the Duke of Malfi?
(a) The Cardinal's son.
(b) The ruler of their part of the country.
(c) Ferdinand's son who is away at war.
(d) The Duchess's son from her first marriage.

2. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?
(a) By having her children taken away from her.
(b) Through violence and death.
(c) He believes she should be forgiven for her sins.
(d) By being banished from her palace.

3. When the Duchess leaves after eating the fruit Bosola gave her, she is feeling:
(a) Very sleepy
(b) Very happy
(c) Not very well at all
(d) Very energetic

4. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?
(a) Kidnap him
(b) Calm him down
(c) Bribe him
(d) Kill him

5. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement, someone walks in and interrupts. What does this person announce?
(a) That dinner is ready.
(b) That Julia's husband is searching for her.
(c) That Julia's husband has delivered a letter to Ferdinand that has made him angry.
(d) That it is time for her to go to church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before the play begins, the Cardinal and Bosola knew each other because:

3. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

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

5. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:

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