The Duchess of Malfi: Act 3

Who is the Duchess secretly married to?

• Bosola

• Ferdinand

• Antonio

• The Cardinal

By the start of Act 3, how many children do the Duchess and Antonio have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

At the start of Act 3 Scene 2, who else is present in the Duchess' bedchamber with her and Antonio?

• Bosola

• The children

• Ferdinand

• Cariola

The term 'peripateia' means...

• The rising action

• The turning point

• The climax

• The resolution

Complete the quote from the Duchess:

'Whether I am doomed to live or die/ I can do both like a .."

• Prince

• Duchess

• Mouse

• Queen

"The play makes explicit parallels between husbandry, stewardship and a new kind of masculinity in particular through the character of ...?"

• Ferdinand

• Antonio

• Cariola

• The Duchess

Ferdinand is angry with his sister for a number of reasons. However, what does he tell her that she has damaged?

• His trust

• His love

• The family reputation

• Her good name

What is the lie the Duchess makes up about Antonio, in order that he can leave the palace?

• He killed her horse

• He propositioned her

• He has not been good at his job

• He stole money from her

Where does Bosola suggest the Duchess should flee to?

• Loretta

• Ancona

• Naples

• C5

Why is this place a poor choice?

• Antonio will not know where she is

• It is difficult to get to

• Her children have gone to a different place

• The Duchess remains in an area under the control of her brother