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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. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:
(a) Elope to Paris.
(b) Declare their marriage with Cariola as a witness.
(c) Send Cariola for a priest.
(d) Run to tell her brothers before they've gone too far.

2. What new position is the Cardinal taking up?
(a) Official historian of the town
(b) He is not taking up any new position; he is retiring.
(c) Soldier
(d) Governor

3. Which community members does Ferdinand round up as part of his sister's torture?
(a) Madmen from the local hospital
(b) Local soldiers trained in physical torture
(c) Priests to remind her of her sins
(d) Sick people from the village

4. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To help the Duchess give birth.
(b) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(c) To put a curse on everyone.
(d) To get back at Bosola.

5. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?
(a) To the town market.
(b) To church.
(c) To visit Ferdinand, who is sick.
(d) To see the Cardinal right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ferdinand descends into madness, what kind of creature does he think he is?

2. What has the Cardinal convinced the Pope to do with the Duchess's belongings?

3. Cariola is:

4. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?

5. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?

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