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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Duchess proposes to Antonio by:
(a) Asking him to write down her will.
(b) Presenting him with gold.
(c) Getting down on one knee.
(d) Dressing up as someone else.

2. What reason did Julia give her husband for coming to Rome?
(a) To visit sick relatives.
(b) She wanted to get some new dresses in the city.
(c) For a relaxing vacation.
(d) Religious reasons

3. What confirmed information does Bosola have in Act 2, Scene 2, that he didn't have before?
(a) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.
(b) That the Duchess's brothers are on their way back.
(c) That the Duchess is pregnant.
(d) That Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.

4. What does the Cardinal try to do to Ferdinand?
(a) Calm him down
(b) Kidnap him
(c) Bribe him
(d) Kill him

5. 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 also wants a divorce.
(c) That he has hurried to Rome.
(d) That he and her sister are waiting for her at the market.

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

7. When Delios and Julia are interrupted, how does Julia react to the interruption?
(a) She hides behind a curtain.
(b) She exits the scene.
(c) She yells at everyone.
(d) She faints.

8. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) That he is secretly a prince.
(b) That he is stealing from the Duchess.
(c) That he and the Duchess have married in secret.
(d) That he is a spy for Ferdinand.

9. What does Antonio think his sudden affliction is while he's speaking with Bosolo (when Antonio finds him out of his room)?
(a) A result of being punched in the face earlier that day
(b) A sign of a brain tumor
(c) An omen
(d) More evidence of Bosola poisoning everyone

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

11. What does Delio pledge to Antonio before he departs for abroad?
(a) His loyalty
(b) That he'll never return
(c) His daughter for marriage when she's old enough
(d) That he'll bring back an army

12. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?
(a) That she can't cook very well.
(b) That she has gained some weight recently.
(c) That she is in love with another attendant.
(d) That she doesn't want to get married.

13. After Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's palace to confront her about her children, which of the following does The Duchess finally confess to Ferdinand?
(a) That she desperately needs money.
(b) That she is married.
(c) That she is very sick and may die soon.
(d) That she has had 3 children by 3 different men.

14. The Duchess thinks that her brothers' advice about remarrying:
(a) Will make her feel better after they leave.
(b) Was something she already knew.
(c) Was rehearsed.
(d) Is very smart for a woman in her position.

15. Which of the following does Ferdinand propose be done to the subject of the news?
(a) Find the thief and kill him.
(b) Steal back the jewels.
(c) Search for the Duchess.
(d) Make a soup out of the baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the proposal, the Duchess and Antonio:

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

3. How much time has passed between Act 2 and Act 3?

4. At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, who does the Duchess tell that she is secretly married to Antonio?

5. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

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