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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 is the Duchess's last statement before she dies?
(a) "Mercy."
(b) "I forgive you."
(c) "Antonio!"
(d) "Forgive me."

2. What does Bosola do upon finding Antonio's dropped item outside of the Duchess's door?
(a) Use it to blackmail Antonio later
(b) Send a letter to the Duchess's brothers
(c) Plan to sell it in the morning
(d) Burn it

3. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:
(a) She is very wealthy.
(b) Her brothers have a good reputation.
(c) She is in fact married, even if it's a secret.
(d) She has never lied to anyone.

4. Why is Antonio afraid when the Duchess leaves so quickly after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) Because she might discover he is stealing her money.
(b) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(c) Because he doesn't want her to die.
(d) Because she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.

5. How is Julia murdered?
(a) She kisses a poisoned book.
(b) She is drowned.
(c) She is stabbed.
(d) She is strangled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?

3. What item does Bosola give Ferdinand at the end of the Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What does Ferdinand finally decide to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

5. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?

(see the answer key)

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