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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. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?
(a) They have no relationship.
(b) They are brother and sister.
(c) They are neighbors.
(d) They are married.

2. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?
(a) Their reaction to not being invited to such a big event.
(b) Their reaction to how much money was spent on the party after the wedding.
(c) Their greed for Antonio's great wealth.
(d) Their reaction and lack of approval.

3. Antonio first describes the Duchess as:
(a) Beautiful, good, and noble
(b) Mean, scheming, and vengeful
(c) Not very smart and in need of guidance
(d) Not well respected by the people who know her

4. Bosola learns of the Cardinal's plans to kill him by:
(a) A dropped letter he found.
(b) The Cardinal told him directly.
(c) Overhearing him.
(d) A letter Antonio sent him.

5. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(b) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(c) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(d) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?

2. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?

4. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

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