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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. After learning that the Cardinal is giving away Antonio's property, Antonio decides to try to:
(a) Die trying to reconcile if the Cardinal won't budge.
(b) Sneak into the Cardinal's room that night.
(c) Frighten the Cardinal into a reconciliation.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

2. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:
(a) His financial ruin.
(b) His coming madness
(c) His repentance.
(d) His death from the plague.

3. Ancona is the name of:
(a) The town the Duchess and her family are banished from.
(b) The Duchess's sister.
(c) The Duchess's mother.
(d) The Duchess's daughter.

4. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?
(a) Plums
(b) Apricots
(c) Apples
(d) Cherries

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As growing fat and short of breath.
(b) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(c) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(d) As very shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?

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

3. What has happened to the number of the Duchess and Antonio's servants after Antonio and the Duchess leave Malfi?

4. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:

5. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

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