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What does Antonio want at the beginning of the scene?
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To leave the Duchess's bedchamber
To stay in the Duchess's bed for the night
To have a serious conversation with the Duchess
To spend less time with Cariola
What is the purpose of Antonio's allusion to Ovid's Metamorphoses?
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To illustrate the beauty of nature
To explain his early rising habit
To express his literary knowledge
To convince Cariola to marry
What does Cariola and Antonio's discussion about unattractive women and the importance of attractiveness in a man imply?
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That beauty is subjective and dependent on personal preference
That attractiveness is not considered important for women
That attractiveness is considered important for both genders
That wisdom and wealth are not important in a man
Why does Ferdinand say that he would only like to see the Duchess's husband if he (Ferdinand) swapped eyes with a basilisk?
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Because he's trying to confuse his sister
Because he wants to associate himself with power
Because basilisks are blind
Because basilisks kill people simply by looking at them
What is the reason Ferdinand refrains from learning more about the Duchess's situation?
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He is not interested in her life
He fears it will lead him to act violently
He is overwhelmed with his own problems
He is disgusted by what she has done
How does Ferdinand react to the Duchess's defense of her marriage?
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He suggests that her reputation is irrevocably damaged
He agrees that her reputation is safe
He advises her to ask for public forgiveness
He ignores her arguments and changes the subject
Why does Antonio accuse Cariola of betrayal when he reenters the Duchess's chamber?
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He suspects that Cariola has been spying on him
He finds out that Cariola has been stealing from him
He thinks Cariola has revealed his affair with the Duchess
He believes Cariola allowed Ferdinand into the Duchess's chamber
Why does the Duchess accuse Antonio of a crime?
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To protect him and their family
Because she has turned against him
To confuse Cariola
None of the above
How do the officers respond to the Duchess's accusation against Antonio?
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They arrest Antonio immediately
They express shock and disbelief
They make jokes and don't show concern
They promise to investigate the matter
What is the Duchess's reaction to Bosola's praise of Antonio?
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She feels offended by Bosola's defense of Antonio
She is delighted and reveals that Antonio is her husband
She criticizes Bosola for sympathizing with a thief
She regrets accusing Antonio and wants him back
Why is Bosola so surprised when the Duchess tells him that Antonio is her husband?
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Because he thought the Duchess would marry a more attractive man
Because he thought the Duchess knew her brothers sent him as a spy
Because nobody has ever been honest with him like this before
Because he has always thought people like the Duchess are superficial
How does Bosola justify his role as a spy despite his guilt?
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He expects his status and income to improve
He enjoys the thrill of uncovering secrets
He is confident in the cause he is serving
He believes it is a noble profession
