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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. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?
(a) Gold
(b) A jewel-encrusted dagger
(c) Jewels
(d) A new palace

2. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?
(a) A coffin, a small box for the Duchess's jewels, and her will
(b) A coffin, a letter from the Cardinal, and a necklace with a cross on it
(c) A coffin, cords, and a bell
(d) A coffin, knives, and a sheet

3. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.
(b) He finds the idea laughable.
(c) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(d) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.

4. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?
(a) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.
(b) That the Duchess's brothers are on their way back.
(c) That Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(d) That the Duchess is pregnant.

5. How do Ferdinand and the Cardinal learn this new information?
(a) From Delio's confession
(b) From the letter Castruchio delivered
(c) From Antonio's confession
(d) From a letter the Duchess wrote them herself

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

2. What is unique about the structure of Act 3, Scene 4?

3. What is the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio?

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

5. What does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must do if she is to keep her husband alive?

(see the answer key)

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