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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Duchess say to Antonio after eating the fruit Bosola gave her?
(a) That she no longer loves him.
(b) That she fears she is undone.
(c) That she is happy to be going on a trip.
(d) That she thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.

3. Antonio and Delio are:
(a) Good friends
(b) Father and son
(c) Enemies
(d) Brothers

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bosola treat the Old Lady when he catches her in a hurry?

2. What does Bosola suspect is "wrong" with the Duchess?

3. What do Antonio and the Duchess tease Cariola about when Act 3, Scene 2 opens?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Antonio have to be suspicious of Bosola?

2. How much time has passed between Act 1 and Act 2, and how is the reader made to understand how much time has passed?

3. Why is Ferdinand not more admired by the people who work for him?

4. Delio thinks there is still a small chance that the Cardinal will find compassion and reconcile with Antonio in Act 5, scene 3. What does Delio think might prompt this change?

5. What is Ferdinand's reaction to finding out about the Duchess's baby?

6. Why does Antonio decide to marry the Duchess?

7. Why did Bosola tell the Duchess's brothers about her baby being born?

8. Does the Duchess trust Bosola in Act 2, Scene 1 or not?

9. Is the Cardinal well respected by Bosola? Why or why not?

10. What does the Cardinal gain by becoming a soldier and resigning from the church?

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