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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Cardinal ask Ancona to do?

3. Antonio says he does not want to live his life "by halves." What does this mean?

4. What do Delio and Silvio make fun of Malateste for?

5. When the executioners enter the Duchess's chamber, what three items do they bring with them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the play, some characters are (1) admired but not respected, (2) respected but not admired, and (3) admired and respected. Choose one character for each description, and state who admires and/or respects them and why.

Essay Topic 2

Religion is used throughout the play as a cover for hidden motives and secret plans. What message do you think Webster was trying to convey about religion at the time? Use 3 examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

How might the play would have been different if Bosola had, in fact, spared the Duchess's life and sent her away to sanctuary? Would Ferdinand still have wanted this without having seen her dead body? Write an alternate ending, of at least 4 paragraphs, that considers what might have happened if Bosola had made this decision.

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