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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?
(a) Julia's servant
(b) Julia's sister
(c) Julia's husband
(d) The Cardinal

3. What first causes Bosola to be suspicious of Antonio?
(a) A large package Antonio is carrying beneath a blanket.
(b) Antonio's refusal to answer any questions.
(c) Antonio's sweating even though it is cold.
(d) The old lady Antonio is talking to.

4. What is/are the gender(s) of the Duchess's child(ren)?
(a) Two boys and one girl
(b) Two boys
(c) One girl, but she died
(d) Two boys and two girls

5. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?
(a) That the Duchess is a great woman, but that she pities her.
(b) That the Duchess is too young to marry.
(c) That the Duchess married well, because Antonio is very rich.
(d) That Antonio will be a great father, and the Duchess a great mother.

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

7. What relationship do Julia and the Cardinal have?
(a) They are very old friends.
(b) The Cardinal is Julia's father, but no one knows it.
(c) The Cardinal is Julia's priest.
(d) They are secret lovers.

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

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

10. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?
(a) That she is spending lots of money in secret.
(b) That she is going to run away.
(c) That she is planning to join a nunnery.
(d) That she is pregnant.

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

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

13. What causes Antonio to be suspicious of Bosola?
(a) How Bosola is dressed.
(b) Bosola's wandering around the palace after everyone was supposed to stay in their rooms.
(c) The book Bosola is reading.
(d) The lyrics of a song Bosola is singing

14. What key information does Bosola still not understand by the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) That Antonio knows he is a spy for the Duchess's brothers.
(b) That the Duchess has fled in the night.
(c) That the Duchess and Antonio are married.
(d) That Antonio is stealing the Duchess's money.

15. Before the play begins, the Cardinal and Bosola knew each other because:
(a) They are brothers.
(b) The Cardinal hired Bosola to murder someone.
(c) They didn't know each other before.
(d) They both worked together for the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Ferdinand's reaction the news?

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

3. What does Delio pledge to Antonio before he departs for abroad?

4. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:

5. When the Duchess first plans to speak with Antonio, she asks Cariola to:

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