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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 because:
(a) They are related.
(b) Ferdinand recommends him.
(c) He seems trustworthy.
(d) She has known him for a long time.

2. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Revenge
(b) Supporting his sister.
(c) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.
(d) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.

3. What do the pilgrims think about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?
(a) It was a blessing from God.
(b) She was obligated to marry him, since she had had his child.
(c) It was surprising.
(d) It was expected, because the Duchess and Antonio were betrothed when they were very young.

4. What happens to Antonio as a result of the Duchess's lie?
(a) He is thrown in a Malfi jail.
(b) He is executed that night.
(c) He is fired.
(d) He is sent off as "punishment."

5. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He finds the idea laughable.
(b) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(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 is the Duchess murdered?

2. The Cardinal makes Pescara, Malateste, Roderigo, and Grisolan promise him something, so that he can dispose of Julia's body. What is it?

3. What do the pilgrims think about what the Cardinal does to the Duchess and her family?

4. Why do the pilgrims think what they do about the Duchess's choice to marry Antonio?

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

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