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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. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:
(a) Was rehearsed.
(b) Was something she already knew.
(c) Will make her feel better after they leave.
(d) Is very smart for a woman in her position.

2. Initially, who is the Duchess is engaged to marry:
(a) Bosola
(b) Ferdinand
(c) the Cardinal
(d) No one

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

4. How do Antonio and Delio decide to test the Cardinal's offer of reconciliation?
(a) They send back a letter to the Cardinal with a trick question.
(b) Antonio will put on a disguise and see what the townspeople have to say.
(c) Delio will aks the Cardinal for Antonio's former palace.
(d) Delio will ask Pescara for some of Antonio's former property.

5. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(c) That she is going to run away.
(d) That she is spending lots of money in secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?

2. When the Duchess sees the fake scene, what does she express?

3. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?

4. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

5. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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