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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Delio tell Antonio about Ferdinand's anger over his sister's situation?
(a) That it has lessened, but is still there a little.
(b) That it has more or less gone away.
(c) Nothing, since Ferdinand hasn't ever been angry.
(d) That it seems be storing up and in hibernation.

2. After Antonio find Bosola out of his room, what happens to Antonio when he confronts Bosola?
(a) He faints.
(b) His stomach starts to hurt.
(c) He starts coughing uncontrollably.
(d) He gets a nosebleed.

3. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Antonio is stealing from the Duchess.
(b) The Duchess is coming to visit them.
(c) The Duchess has run away.
(d) The Duchess has had a baby.

4. Ferdinand believes the Duchess's reputation is ruined because:
(a) No one knows she is married, so it doesn't matter if she's secretly married or not.
(b) Antonio has been stealing from her, and she never figured it out.
(c) She is out of money.
(d) She has had so many children so young.

5. How does the Duchess describe herself before she exits Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) As very shy.
(b) As angry because her attendants never leave her alone.
(c) As very excited about an upcoming party.
(d) As growing fat and short of breath.

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

7. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?
(a) He still doesn't know.
(b) The Count
(c) The Cardinal
(d) Delio

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

9. After Bosola gives the Duchess fruit that makes her "sick," what does Bosola worry about the fruit?
(a) That she took all of it, and it was expensive.
(b) That she gave it away to other people.
(c) That he didn't give her enough.
(d) That it may have been poisoned without his knowledge.

10. Where does Antonio send Delio?
(a) Rome
(b) London
(c) Paris
(d) Athens

11. What response does Antonio give to Bosola about Bosola's excuse for being out of his room?
(a) That his new baby looks like he's sleeping just fine.
(b) That Bosola should pray the fruit he gave the Duchess wasn't poisoned.
(c) That Antonio has never seen Bosola take walks at night.
(d) That his nightmares come from his horrible deeds.

12. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?
(a) Visit the Duchess as soon as possible.
(b) Kill the Duchess, her lover, and her child .
(c) Never speak to the Duchess again.
(d) Send money to the Duchess.

13. The Duchess hires Bosola as:
(a) Her personal assistant
(b) Her chef
(c) Her guard
(d) Her horseman/stable keeper

14. Antonio responds to the Duchess's proposal by saying that:
(a) He cannot marry someone as old as she is.
(b) He finds the idea laughable.
(c) He is not worthy of her, but loves and is devoted to her anyway.
(d) He is above her position in society, but will think about her offer.

15. What two main characters are wandering around the palace in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bosola and the Cardinal
(b) Antonio and Bosola
(c) Antonio and the Duchess
(d) Bosola and the Duchess

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?

2. Ferdinand's behavior upon hearing the news foreshadows:

3. What rumor about Antonio and the Duchess is circulating among the nobility?

4. What sound was supposedly heard from the Duchess's room that caused Bosola to be suspicious?

5. Cariola's statement after the wedding can be seen as foreshadowing what?

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