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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?
(a) He did not see the death happen.
(b) He says it is too violent for a woman's ears.
(c) He doesn't believe that Andrea is dead.
(d) He says he cared so much about Andrea and telling the story will be painful.

2. Who is the god of the dead?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Mars.
(d) Proserpine.

3. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?
(a) Tornadoes.
(b) Spring.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Snow.

4. Which title does Balthazar hold?
(a) Viceroy.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Ambassador.

5. Who challenged Don Pedro during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Andrea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?

3. How does the viceroy respond to Alexandro's claims about Balthazar?

4. When the king arrives, what reason does Balthazar whisper to Bel-Imperia that he is still alive?

5. Who brings Andrea back to the living from the underworld?

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