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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About whom does a courtier make a comment to the viceroy, saying that he is surprised could be filled with so much hate in regard to Balthazar's death?
(a) Alexandro.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Horatio.

2. Who is Serberine?
(a) Lorenzo's servant.
(b) Horatio's servant.
(c) Balthazar's servant.
(d) Bel-Imperia's servant.

3. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The battlefield.
(b) The Portuguese court.
(c) The Spanish castle.
(d) The Imperial Gardens.

4. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?
(a) To exert revenge.
(b) To roam the earth in pity.
(c) To be with her mother.
(d) To visit her friends.

5. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.
(b) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.
(c) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
(d) Promise to kill Horatio.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pedringano appears on stage for the first time, of what does Lorenzo remind him?

2. When Bel-Imperia tells Pedringano to watch the gate as she and Horatio speak, what does Pedringano do?

3. What does Hieronimo keep to remind him of Horatio and his need for revenge?

4. Who is the king's nephew?

5. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?

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