The Duchess Of Malfi

Question 1

The Duchess does not believe remarriage is wrong

Answer 1

Diamonds are of the most value they say, that have passed through most jewellers hands

Question 2

The Cardinals view on marriage

Answer 2

The marriage night is the entrance into some prison

Question 3

The Duchess is adamant on marrying

Answer 3

I winked and chose a husband

Question 4

The Duchess admits that it is risky to marry

Answer 4

This dangerous venture

Question 5

Representation of women-Antonio

Answer 5

She is a strumpet

Question 6

Corruption of court

Answer 6

A princes court is like a common fountain

Question 7

Woman’s bodies are subject to breeding

Answer 7

most vulturous eating of apricots, are apparent signs of breeding

Question 8

Ferdinand proclaims that the only way to calm himself down is to spill the Duchess’s blood

Answer 8

not your whore’s milk that shall quench my wild fire, / But your whore’s blood!”

Question 9

Ferdinands view of the duchess’ blood

Answer 9

The witchcraft lies in her rank blood

Question 10

Ferdinands authority on his sisters marriage

Answer 10

I would not have her marry again

Question 11

Antonio in response to the duchess’ proposal

Answer 11

Ambition madam is a great man’s madness

Question 12

Ferdinands last words about his sister

Answer 12

Whether we fall by ambition, blood or lust like diamonds we are cut with our own dust

Question 13

Ferdinands anger towards the duchess farewell..

Answer 13

Farewell lusty widow

Question 14

The Duchess making Antonio feel guilty

Answer 14

You have left me heartless mine is in your bosom