The Duchess of Malfi

by

John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi: Act 2, Scene 5 Quiz 4 questions

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When the Cardinal and Ferdinand receive the letter about their sister, how does Ferdinand react?
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He laughs the matter off and refuses to lose his temper
He threatens to have Bosola hanged for slandering his sister
He cautiously defers to the Cardinal's judgement
He flies into an enraged tirade with incestuous overtones
What are the Cardinal's main concerns regarding the Duchess's actions?
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He is concerned about his own reputation and bloodline
He fears that he might also commit a serious sin
He is worried that the Duchess might inherit his property
All of the above
How does the Cardinal respond to Ferdinand's anger?
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He starts to get defensive of their sister
He purposefully stokes Ferdinand's fury
He urges Ferdinand to collect himself
He feels inspired to hatch a plan against the Duchess
What strategy does Ferdinand decide to adopt in handling his anger?
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He decides to pretend to be calm while still being enraged
He decides to seek help from the Cardinal
He decides to confront the Duchess directly
He decides to leave the Duchess alone until he discovers her lover