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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who kills Antonio?
(a) The Cardinal
(b) Bosola
(c) His own son
(d) Julia

2. The Cardinal makes Pescara, Malateste, Roderigo, and Grisolan promise him something, so that he can dispose of Julia's body. What is it?
(a) That they will work to get him reinstated in the church.
(b) That they will go to church and pray for him through the night.
(c) That they will leave the castle and never return.
(d) That they will not enter his room, no matter what sounds they hear.

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

4. Act 3, Scene 3 is a scene with many characters discussing a minor plot while a few other characters -- including Delio -- are making side comments and observing Ferdinand and the Cardinal. Delio's comments convey that he:
(a) Does not like or trust Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(b) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand and the Cardinal.
(c) Is beginning to respect the Cardinal, but not Ferdinand.
(d) Is beginning to respect Ferdinand, but not the Cardinal.

5. How does Pescara respond to the request in the letter?
(a) He burns the letter.
(b) He is outraged over it, and refuses to do anything.
(c) He decides to think about it overnight.
(d) He grants it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Pescara responds to Julia's letter from the Cardinal, where does he say he is going?

2. What women are involved in the scheming of Act 3, Scene 3?

3. What does Antonio think the Duchess's dream means?

4. Which severed body part does Ferdinand give the Duchess during her imprisonment?

5. What kind of plot are the men planning when Act 3, Scene 3 first opens?

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