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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ferdinand believe the Duchess should be punished?

2. How does Antonion feel about confronting the Cardinal with the hope of reconciliation?

3. Although several community members are brought to the Duchess's chamber to torture her, what does the Duchess say they actually do?

4. How does Antonio die?

5. When Cariola is being murdered, she:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Antonio often acts on information given to him by others, and follows the instructions of other people. Is this wise on his part? Why or why not? Use at least 3 examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Bosola is a very complicated character in this play. What do you think were the "good" choices he made in the story? Do you think any character in the play sees him clearly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the list below. Examine 3 major choices the character made in the play, and state whether you would have made the same choices he or she did.

1) The Duchess

2) Antonio

3) Ferdinand

4) Bosola

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