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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king ask Castile in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) If Bel-Imperia is faking her love.
(b) If Castile approves of the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar.
(c) When Bel-Imperia and Balthazar will marry.
(d) How Bel-Imperia feels about being courted by Balthazar.

2. Which of the following statements describes the depiction of the afterlife in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Christian.
(c) Fiery.
(d) Depressing.

3. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That an ambassador has been sent to Spain with tribute money.
(b) That the war is not yet over.
(c) That Spain has been defeated.
(d) That Portugal has been defeated.

4. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?
(a) He is calm.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is excited.

5. Which of the following literary devices are used to begin Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) An aside.
(b) Rhyming verse.
(c) Soliloquy.
(d) Prose.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of what does Lorenzo try to assure Balthazar at the start of Act 2?

3. As Bel-Imperia calls for help after Lorenzo, Balthazar, Pedringano, and Serberine enter disguised, who grabs Bel-Imperia?

4. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What story does Villuppo tell the viceroy about what happened to Balthazar?

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