The Duchess of Malfi

by

John Webster

The Duchess of Malfi: Act 3, Scene 1 Quiz 4 questions

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Why is Antonio worried after having two more children with the Duchess in Amalfi?
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He is unable to support the children financially
He is concerned about the Duchess being labeled as a "strumpet"
He worries that people think he's stealing from the Duchess
He fears that the news of the births has reached the Cardinal
Why does the Duchess suggest that if she marries again, it will be for Ferdinand's honor?
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She is trying to protect Antonio from Ferdinand's suspicions
She wants to raise her own status in society
She is genuinely interested in marrying Count Malateste
She wishes to increase Ferdinand's influence in Amalfi
What does Bosola suspect about the father of the Duchess's three illegitimate children?
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The father is a close friend of Ferdinand
The father has used sorcery to make the Duchess fall in love with him
The father is a high-ranking nobleman
The father is someone the Duchess was forced to marry
What is the impact of Ferdinand's declaration that he is "impossible to understand"?
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It arouses Bosola's suspicion about Ferdinand's intentions
It signals Ferdinand's intention to distance himself from the Duchess
It adds an element of suspense and mystery for the audience
It shows his attempt to undermine the Duchess's authority