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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the big news at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That the Duchess found out Antonio was stealing from her.
(b) That Antonio and the Duchess have been found out.
(c) That Antonio and the Duchess are getting divorced.
(d) That Antonio and the Duchess have had a son.

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

3. What item does Ferdinand give the Duchess when he leaps into her room and surprises her?
(a) Nothing
(b) Jewels for her birthday
(c) A dagger
(d) Flowers

4. How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's suggestion after learning the news?
(a) He's crying too much to notice Ferdinand's reaction.
(b) He leaves the room before he sees Ferdinand's reaction.
(c) He thinks he is over-reacting a bit.
(d) He doesn't think he is mad enough.

5. In an effort to protect Antonio, the Duchess lies about what?
(a) That he has murdered someone in the palace.
(b) That he does terrible work around the palace.
(c) That he has been stealing from her.
(d) That he spoke ill of her.

6. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?
(a) That the happy new couple will soon become very wealthy.
(b) How many kids the Duchess and Antonio will have.
(c) The trouble that will come from the secrecy of the marriage.
(d) That the Duchess's youth will prevent the couple from being happy.

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

8. When the Duchess tells Ferdinand what she thought of his advice about remarrying, he:
(a) Shows her a dagger as a threat.
(b) Gets sad again about having to leave.
(c) Embraces her in a long hug.
(d) Gives her a secret letter she should read later.

9. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?
(a) That he is an honest, trustworthy religious man.
(b) That he is an excellent horseman.
(c) Bosola doesn't know him well enough to have an opinion yet.
(d) That he is dishonest and has the devil in him.

10. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement, someone walks in and interrupts. What does this person announce?
(a) That it is time for her to go to church.
(b) That dinner is ready.
(c) That Julia's husband is searching for her.
(d) That Julia's husband has delivered a letter to Ferdinand that has made him angry.

11. How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?
(a) A few moments
(b) Two months
(c) One month
(d) Several years

12. What relationship do Julia and Castruchio have?
(a) They are married.
(b) They have no relationship.
(c) They are brother and sister.
(d) They are neighbors.

13. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?
(a) Spy on Ferdinand.
(b) Run away with him.
(c) Become his mistress.
(d) Murder the Cardinal.

14. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, who does the Duchess tell that she is secretly married to Antonio?
(a) The Count
(b) Bosola
(c) The Cardinal
(d) A random servant

15. When the Cardinal and Ferdinand are speaking in Act 2, Scene 5, where does their conversation take place?
(a) Julia's room
(b) The city market
(c) The Cardinal's palace
(d) On the street

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess and Antonio decide to get married because:

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

3. Who does the Cardinal hire to spy on the Duchess?

4. Which character is the Duchess's twin brother?

5. Antonio accuses Cariola of:

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