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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 kills Antonio?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Julia
(c) Bosola
(d) His own son

2. What prized possession does Antonio entrust with Delio?
(a) His family fortune
(b) A secret letter for the Cardinal explaining everything
(c) His family sword
(d) His secrets

3. Although several community members are brought to the Duchess's chamber to torture her, what does the Duchess say they actually do?
(a) Allow her to send messages out of the palace.
(b) Provide good conversation.
(c) Keep her sane, since she knows she is not as mad as they are.
(d) Entertain her.

4. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(b) The Duchess has run away.
(c) The Duchess has had a baby.
(d) The Duchess is coming to visit them.

5. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) The theft of the silverware in the palace.
(b) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.
(c) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.
(d) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

2. Ancona is the name of:

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

4. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement, someone walks in and interrupts. What does this person announce?

5. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

(see the answer key)

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