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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. When Ferdinand returns to the Duchess's court and speaks with her about her children, what does the Duchess think?
(a) That he is going to kill her later.
(b) That he will lend her money for her children.
(c) That everything is in the open about her marriage and children.
(d) That Antonio has been arrested.

2. What does Delio ask Julia to do for him?
(a) Become his mistress.
(b) Run away with him.
(c) Spy on Ferdinand.
(d) Murder the Cardinal.

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

4. Cariola is:
(a) The Duchess's assistant
(b) Ferdinand's wife
(c) Antonio's daughter
(d) The Cardinal's secret lover

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about her children, which of the following does the Duchess offer to Ferdinand?

2. When Ferdinand confronts the Duchess about having children, who does he think is their father?

3. What does Antonio announce has been stolen from the Duchess's chamber?

4. How does Delio react to Antonio's secret?

5. Ferdinand believes the Duchess's reputation is ruined because:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Antonio decide to marry the Duchess?

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

3. After witnessing the distribution of his own stolen land, Antonio decides to confront the Cardinal. Before he leaves, Delio makes a comment about his loyalty to Antonio. What does Delio say?

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

5. Both Ferdinand and the Cardinal react strongly to the news of their sister's baby. Who reacts in a more gruesome manner? Please refer to the text in your answer.

6. Was the fruit Bosola gave the Duchess really poisoned?

7. Delio and Julia ask for the same piece of property. What is Pescara's reason for giving the property to Julia?

8. What does the fact that the Cardinal has a mistress show about his character?

9. What unique literary device does Webster use to convey what is happening when the Cardinal resigns?

10. How does Ferdinand react when Bosola tells him that the Duchess has been murdered?

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