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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What reason does Bosola give for being out of his room in the middle of the night (when everyone is supposed to be staying in their bedchambers)?
(a) He always takes walks at night.
(b) He wanted to go to the courtyard to pray.
(c) He was trying to get his new baby to go to sleep.
(d) He had a nightmare and couldn't sleep.

6. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?
(a) Cruelly: he lets her know that he knows about the Duchess's pregnancy.
(b) Suspiciously: he thinks she may have just stolen something.
(c) Kindly: he apologizes for his rudeness last time they met.
(d) Excitedly: she has come to meet him in secret.

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

8. Which word best describes Ferdinand's reaction the news?
(a) Fury
(b) Sadness
(c) Happiness
(d) Confusion

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

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

11. In Act Three, who does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must marry?
(a) Delio
(b) Her cousin
(c) No one; she is to become a nun
(d) Count Malateste

12. Antonio accuses Cariola of:
(a) Stealing money from the church.
(b) Having an affair with Delio.
(c) Stealing money from the Duchess.
(d) Betraying him and the Duchess.

13. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?
(a) One, but it died
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four

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

15. What does Ferdinand tell the Duchess she must do if she is to keep her husband alive?
(a) Divorce him.
(b) Go to confession at church.
(c) Lock him in a cell.
(d) Acknowledge him publicly as her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Antonio tell Delio in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, it becomes clear that Bosola thinks what of the Cardinal?

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

4. What does Cariola declare after the wedding?

5. How does Bosola treat the old lady who he meets in Act 2, Scene 1?

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