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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 does Delio tell Julia about her husband?
(a) That he has hurried to Rome.
(b) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(c) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.
(d) That he also wants a divorce.

2. When the Cardinal asks Bosola to kill Antonio, Bosola:
(a) Hires someone else to do it.
(b) Agrees to do it.
(c) Says he'll do it, but for a very high price.
(d) Lies to the Cardinal, and says he'll do it.

3. In an effort to protect Antonio, the Duchess lies about what?
(a) That he has been stealing from her.
(b) That he spoke ill of her.
(c) That he has murdered someone in the palace.
(d) That he does terrible work around the palace.

4. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he is a spy for Ferdinand.
(b) That he and the Duchess have married in secret.
(c) That he is stealing from the Duchess.
(d) That he is secretly a prince.

5. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That Antonio and the Duchess have had a son.
(b) That the Duchess found out Antonio was stealing from her.
(c) That Antonio and the Duchess have been found out.
(d) That Antonio and the Duchess are getting divorced.

Short Answer Questions

1. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?

3. What does Antonio think the Duchess's dream means?

4. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, who does the Duchess tell that she is secretly married to Antonio?

5. How do Antonio and Delio decide to test the Cardinal's offer of reconciliation?

(see the answer key)

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