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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 Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?
(a) That she has had 3 children by 3 different men.
(b) That she is married.
(c) That she desperately needs money.
(d) That she is very sick and may die soon.

2. After Ferdinand has gone mad, he is found wandering the streets carrying what?
(a) Dead body parts he has dug up out of graves.
(b) Rotting vegetables and other items from the trash.
(c) Foul-smelling potions and objects from a nearby doctor.
(d) Pieces of dead animals.

3. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?
(a) Antonio
(b) Ferdinand
(c) The Cardinal
(d) Bosola

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

5. As the message is delivered to the Cardinal and Ferdinand, what are other people in the room observing?
(a) How joyous they seem to be about some news.
(b) The horrible anger and violence on their faces.
(c) How loudly they are yelling.
(d) How quietly they are talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

2. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:

3. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?

4. Cariola is:

5. What does Bosola give to the Duchess to try to find out the truth about her "condition"?

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