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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 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 dinner is ready.
(c) That it is time for her to go to church.
(d) That Julia's husband is searching for her.

2. What does Ferdinand vow as Act 3, Scene 1 concludes?
(a) To get a confession from the Duchess.
(b) To be a better brother to his sister.
(c) To never sin again.
(d) To fast as punishment for his evil deeds.

3. What do the Cardinal and Ferdinand tell the Duchess before they leave to go live abroad?
(a) That they will send for her within 3 months when they find a husband for her.
(b) That they have already found a husband for her.
(c) That she should not marry.
(d) That she must marry to reclaim her honor.

4. Antonio tells Bosola that Bosola is the chief suspect in:
(a) The theft of the silverware in the palace.
(b) The loud singing heard throughout the palace at night.
(c) Being the father of the Duchess's baby.
(d) The theft of the Duchess's jewels.

5. Why does the Old Lady return to the scene after the Duchess has eaten Bosola's fruit?
(a) To help the Duchess give birth.
(b) To get back at Bosola.
(c) To steal money from people during the chaos.
(d) To put a curse on everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What key piece of information do the Cardinal and Ferdinand finally have in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What does Ferdinand promise to do upon hearing the news?

3. How many children does the Duchess have when Act 3 opens?

4. The Duchess hires Bosola because:

5. During Julia and Delio's conversation, Julia mentions in an aside that:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Duchess think of her brothers at the beginning of the play?

2. Why does Antonio lock up the palace?

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

4. How does Bosola find out that the Cardinal was behind the scheme to kill the Duchess?

5. After she is strangled, the Duchess regains consciousness for a few brief moments. What does Bosola tell her during that time, and why?

6. Why does no one try to enter the Cardinal's room, even though the Cardinal is pleading for help?

7. After Antonio bans Bosola from entering the Duchess's chamber, Antonio drops a paper. Does he drop this paper on accident or on purpose? Why?

8. Who is the symbol of hope for the future at the conclusion of the play?

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

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

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