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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Delio react to the interruption?
(a) He decides to spend the night at Julia's palace.
(b) He calls for a doctor for Julia.
(c) He runs for his life.
(d) He worries that Antonio has been betrayed.

2. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) With sadness and grief
(b) With manners and respect
(c) With contempt and rudeness
(d) With surprise and excitement

3. Which words best describes the Cardinal's reaction to the news?
(a) Unsurprised
(b) Cold
(c) Grief-stricken
(d) Joyful

4. What is the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio?
(a) They are married in secret.
(b) They truly love each other.
(c) All answers listed here are correct.
(d) They have children together.

5. What does Ferdinand vow as Act 3, Scene 1 concludes?
(a) To never sin again.
(b) To get a confession from the Duchess.
(c) To be a better brother to his sister.
(d) To fast as punishment for his evil deeds.

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

7. What does Delio tell Antonio to ease his fears after the Duchess eats the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That he'll still get the Duchess's money, even if she dies.
(b) That he worries too much about everything.
(c) That he'll start spying on the Duchess and tell Antonio what he learns.
(d) To tell others that the Duchess is sick from Bosola's "poisoned" apricots.

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

9. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the common people?
(a) That the Duchess is a prostitute.
(b) That the Duchess has 2 husbands.
(c) That the Duchess is very sick.
(d) That the Duchess is cruel and mean.

10. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she no longer loves him.
(b) That she fears she is undone.
(c) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(d) That she is happy to be going on a trip.

11. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Ferdinand
(c) Bosola
(d) Antonio

12. 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 she is going into labor before she could be taken somewhere else.
(c) Because he thinks she is cheating on him with someone else.
(d) Because he doesn't want her to die.

13. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the nobility?
(a) That Antonio is cheating the Duchess out of her money.
(b) That Antonio has several wives.
(c) That Antonio is stealing from the church.
(d) That Antonio has murdered someone.

14. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?
(a) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.
(b) That he also wants a divorce.
(c) That he has hurried to Rome.
(d) That he says their child is very sick, so she must return to Malfi.

15. Why is the Old Lady in such a hurry?
(a) She is trying to find Bosola to get her revenge on him.
(b) She is trying to meet Bosola secretly before he leaves.
(c) She is helping the Duchess give birth.
(d) She is helping the Duchess flee in the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cariola is:

2. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?

3. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:

4. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

5. The Duchess hires Bosola as:

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