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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 does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?
(a) No one
(b) Bosola
(c) Ferdinand
(d) Delio

2. How does Ferdinand pay Bosola for murdering the Duchess?
(a) With horses and livestock
(b) With gold
(c) He doesn't pay him.
(d) With jewels

3. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:
(a) Her brothers have a good reputation.
(b) She is in fact married, even if it's a secret.
(c) She is very wealthy.
(d) She has never lied to anyone.

4. How is the Duchess murdered?
(a) By poison
(b) By strangulation
(c) By stabbing
(d) By hanging

5. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?
(a) The Cardinal is Julia's father, but no one knows it.
(b) They are very old friends.
(c) They are secret lovers.
(d) The Cardinal is Julia's priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?

2. What does Delio tell Antonio about Ferdinand's anger over his sister's situation?

3. When Delio is proposing an arrangement between himself and Julia, what does he offer Julia for her service?

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

5. Antonio and Delio are talking in a public place about the Cardinal's proposed offer of reconciliation. What does Delio think of it?

(see the answer key)

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