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Who is the ruler of the Italian town of Amalfi in The Duchess of Malfi?
Who is the ruler of the Italian town of Amalfi in The Duchess of Malfi?
- Duke Ferdinand
- The Cardinal
- Antonio
- The Duchess (correct)
What is Antonio's relationship with the Duchess in The Duchess of Malfi?
What is Antonio's relationship with the Duchess in The Duchess of Malfi?
- Steward (correct)
- Lover
- Advisor
- Brother
Who is described as jealous, conniving, and despicable in The Duchess of Malfi?
Who is described as jealous, conniving, and despicable in The Duchess of Malfi?
- Antonio and Bosola
- The Duchess and Delio
- The Cardinal and Duke (correct)
- The Duchess's suitors
What do the Duchess's brothers hope to achieve by preventing her from remarrying in The Duchess of Malfi?
What do the Duchess's brothers hope to achieve by preventing her from remarrying in The Duchess of Malfi?
Who is described as noble, temperate, beautiful, and intelligent in The Duchess of Malfi?
Who is described as noble, temperate, beautiful, and intelligent in The Duchess of Malfi?
Study Notes
The Duchess of Malfi
- The ruler of the Italian town of Amalfi is Malfi.
- Antonio is the steward of the Duchess and secretly marries her.
Characters
- Ferdinand is described as jealous, conniving, and despicable.
- The Duchess is described as noble, temperate, beautiful, and intelligent.
Plot
- The Duchess's brothers, Ferdinand and the Cardinal, hope to prevent her from remarrying to preserve their own power and wealth.
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Test your knowledge of "The Duchess of Malfi" with this quiz on the classic play by John Webster. Explore themes of corruption, power, and tragedy as you answer questions about the characters, plot, and historical context of the play.
