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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. The Duchess hires Bosola as:
(a) Her personal assistant
(b) Her chef
(c) Her horseman/stable keeper
(d) Her guard

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

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

4. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?
(a) Her promise never to disobey him again if he will only lend her some money.
(b) Nothing; she refuses to speak to him.
(c) Information that Ferdinand is being spied upon by the Cardinal.
(d) That he can finally meet her husband -- and know who he is.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

3. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?

4. Who is the Duke of Malfi?

5. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?

(see the answer key)

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