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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. Who is the Duke of Malfi?
(a) The Cardinal's son.
(b) The ruler of their part of the country.
(c) The Duchess's son from her first marriage.
(d) Ferdinand's son who is away at war.

2. Where does Ferdinand imprison the Duchess?
(a) A tower in Rome
(b) The main jail in Malfi
(c) Her own palace
(d) His palace

3. Cariola is:
(a) Antonio's daughter
(b) The Cardinal's secret lover
(c) Ferdinand's wife
(d) The Duchess's assistant

4. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(b) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing
(c) How Bosola is dressed.
(d) The book Bosola is reading.

5. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(b) He finds the idea laughable.
(c) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(d) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Cardinal believe the Duchess should be punished?

2. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?

3. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?

4. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

5. What role do the pilgrims play toward the end of the scene where the Cardinal resigns his position?

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