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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Delio think of Antonio confronting the Cardinal with the hope of reconciliation?
(a) That Antonio should pray at a church first.
(b) That Antonio has also gone mad.
(c) That they should hire Ferdinand to confront the Cardinal.
(d) That Antonio should not go on such a dangerous errand.

3. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?
(a) The trouble that will come from the secrecy of the marriage.
(b) That the Duchess's youth will prevent the couple from being happy.
(c) How many kids the Duchess and Antonio will have.
(d) That the happy new couple will soon become very wealthy.

4. After Antonio confronts Bosola outside of the Duchess's room, what does he drop as he walks away from Bosola?
(a) The Duchess's blood-stained handkerchief
(b) A nativity/horoscope for the new baby
(c) A few pieces of gold
(d) His dagger

5. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bosola and the Duchess
(b) Bosola and the Cardinal
(c) Antonio and Bosola
(d) Antonio and the Duchess

Short Answer Questions

1. Bosola believes he is haunted by:

2. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?

3. How does Delio feel about the Cardinal and Antonio's plan to confront him?

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

5. What is/are the gender(s) of the Duchess's child(ren)?

(see the answer key)

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