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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cariola is being murdered, she:
(a) Throws herself on the Duchess's dead body.
(b) Takes poison to die more quickly.
(c) Fights and struggles.
(d) Stabs herself before the executioners can get to her.

2. Which severed body part does Ferdinand give the Duchess during her imprisonment?
(a) A foot
(b) A hand
(c) A leg
(d) A head

3. How does Antonio die?
(a) He is stabbed.
(b) He is drowned.
(c) He is poisoned.
(d) He is strangled.

4. Ancona is the name of:
(a) The town the Duchess and her family are banished from.
(b) The Duchess's mother.
(c) The Duchess's daughter.
(d) The Duchess's sister.

5. Antonio's murder was:
(a) Carried out exactly as planned.
(b) Not supposed to happen for another 3 weeks.
(c) Carefully plotted for years.
(d) Accidental

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess tells Antonio about a dream she has. What does she describe happens in the dream?

2. What does Ferdinand tell Bosola to do in regards to the Duke of Malfi?

3. Bosola believes he is haunted by:

4. What is the Duchess's last statement before she dies?

5. How do Antonio and Delio decide to test the Cardinal's offer of reconciliation?

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