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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 kill Horatio.
(c) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.
(d) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.

2. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?
(a) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.
(b) Convince the viceroy to give Balthazar money.
(c) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.
(d) Convince the king to make Balthazar a general.

3. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio return to the banquet after their private conversation, where does Lorenzo say Horatio's soul is headed soon?
(a) "Trap of marriage."
(b) "Sadness."
(c) "Eternal night."
(d) "True love."

4. Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?
(a) The king.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Castile.
(d) Bel-Imperia.

5. What comment does Villuppo make to his courtier about Alexandro's friendship with Andrea?
(a) That it is false.
(b) That it is horrible.
(c) That it is on-and-off.
(d) That is is admirable.

Short Answer 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?

2. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. How does Revenge respond to the Ghost's complaints that he doesn't want to watch his friend being slain?

4. In Act 1, Scene 5, how does Revenge respond to the Ghost's question about why he's being made to sit through a celebration of the man who killed him?

5. What did Horatio insist happen to Andrea's body after his death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Portuguese ambassador do as he is leaving the king and Castile?

2. Describe Hieronimo's play, including whom he plans to include on stage.

3. Describe Hieronimo's confusion about Horatio's body after his initial recognition?

4. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio decide to marry and return to the banquet, what does Lorenzo say will happen to Horatio and what does he mean by this?

5. Describe how Hieronimo kills himself and another that he kills with the same weapon.

6. When does it become apparent why Hieronimo asked for a key to the king's box seats and why did he do so?

7. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch from a hiding place, how does Bel-Imperia respond to Horatio's question about why she is still upset and what is Balthazar's response?

8. How does Horatio react when Bel-Imperia asks him to tell her about the circumstances of Andrea's death and what information does he share?

9. What is difference between the imagery of heaven in Act 3, Scene 8, and earlier references of the afterlife in the play?

10. Whom does Balthazar request for a companion as prisoner and why?

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