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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. Why did Bosola think that he had proven that the Duchess was pregnant?
(a) Because she wouldn't accept a tight dress he gave her.
(b) Because she couldn't run after him very quickly.
(c) Because he made her cry with a sad story.
(d) Because she quickly ate the apricots he gave her.

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 thinks her brothers will be arriving soon.
(d) That she is happy to be going on a trip.

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

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

5. Once he learns the news, Ferdinand seems most focused on:
(a) Revenge
(b) Figuring out who is going to pay to raise the baby.
(c) Supporting his sister.
(d) Going to see his sister so he can celebrate with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Antonio is worried about what with the Duchess's brothers?

2. When Delio and Julia are talking about a potential arrangement between themsevles, who walks in and interrupts?

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

4. What does Delio tell Julia about her husband?

5. The Duchess believes her reputation to be safe because:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Antonio react to the news that the Duchess has had a baby?

2. What can a reader learn about Antonio in just the first scene?

3. How does Delio show his support and friendship to Antonio before Antonio leaves to demand a reconciliation with the Cardinal?

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

5. How does the Duchess react when she sees her husband and children (supposedly) murdered?

6. Why does Julia leaves so quickly after hearing that Ferdinand has been upset by a letter?

7. Why are there so many rumors flying around the palace in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

9. Why did Bosola want to find out what was "wrong" with the Duchess so badly?

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

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