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The Spanish Tragedy | Quiz

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The Spanish Tragedy | Quiz

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1)

Does Castile give a time frame for the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Yes, he says it will happen within the year.
No, he says she will not get married.
Yes, he says it will happen in a month.
No, he says she will come around in time.
2)

What does Hieronimo give Castile when he comes in to see how the stage is coming along for the play? (from Act 4, Scenes 2 and 3)

A key.
A copy of the script.
A knife.
Nothing.
3)

When Bel-Imperia tells Pedringano to watch the gate as she and Horatio speak, what does Pedringano do? (from Act 2, Scenes 4, 5 and 6)

Fetches Lorenzo.
Watches the gate.
Follows the couple.
Finds Castile.
4)

Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

The king.
Balthazar.
Castile.
Bel-Imperia.
5)

What does the Ghost complain to Revenge that he should be seeing instead of his friend being slain? (from Act 2, Scenes 4, 5 and 6)

The happiness of Bel-Imperia.
The exhaltation of Horatio.
The death of Balthazar.
The death of Lorenzo.
6)

What does the letter say that Horatio discovers Bel-Imperia left him? (from Act 3, Scenes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Horatio was a traitor.
Balthazar and Lorenzo killed Horatio.
She is in love with Balthazar.
Lorenzo does not deserve to die.
7)

What does Isabella do in the garden where Horatio was hanged to exact revenge? (from Act 4, Scenes 2 and 3)

Kill herself.
Cut down plants.
Kill the tree.
All answers are correct.
8)

Hieronimo's character in the play says Lorenzo's character is a rival in love so must be _________. (from Act 4, Scenes 4 and 5)

Challenged.
Defeated.
Eliminated.
Respected.
9)

At the end of Act 3, Scene 1, what are the fates of Villuppo and Alexandro? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

They are both to be executed.
Villuppo is to be executed and Alexandro remain in prison.
Alexandro is to be executed and Villuppo imprisoned.
Villuppo is to be executed and Alexandro publicly exonerated.
10)

Who is Serberine? (from Act 2, Scenes 4, 5 and 6)

Horatio's servant.
Balthazar's servant.
Lorenzo's servant.
Bel-Imperia's servant.
11)

Why doesn't Hieronimo kill himself? (from Act 3, Scenes 11 and 12)

He is too proud to commit suicide.
He thinks killing oneself is a sin.
He decides that Lorenzo is not worth his death.
There would be no one to avenge Horatio's death.
12)

After Balthazar and Lorenzo are told that Serberine has been shot, what is Lorenzo's reaction? (from Act 3, Scenes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)

To have Pedringano executed.
To tell Balthazar the truth about the murder.
To help Pedringano find a hiding place.
To hide himself, knowing he will be found guilty.
13)

Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death? (from Act 2, Scenes 4, 5 and 6)

Because she is annoying him.
So he can better conduct an investigation.
Because he wants to pretend that Horatio is alive.
Because grief is unladylike.
14)

What is primarily demonstrated by the presence of the third citizen in this scene? (from Act 3, Scene 13)

Hieronimo's increasing state of grief and possible insanity.
Friendship between two social classes.
The theme of kindness to strangers.
Hieronimo's generosity.
15)

What reason does the king give Castile for the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

He will reward Castile by giving him money.
The marriage will cause a permanent separation of Spain and France.
Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are in love.
If she doesn't marry him, she is doing herself and her country a disservice.
16)

After Balthazar and Bel-Imperia banter about who loves whom, Bel-Imperia leaves having __________. (from Act 3, Scenes 9 and 10)

Convinced Balthazar that she doesn't love him.
Pesuaded Balthazar that she will kill him.
Persuaded Lorenzo that she will exact revenge.
Convinced Balthazar that she loves him.
17)

What do Isabella and Horatio do after they invite the third citizen into their home? (from Act 3, Scene 13)

Sing a song of grief for their children.
Write a letter to the king.
Feast and celebrate the victory in battle.
Plot revenge against Horatio.
18)

Which of the following themes characterizes Act 3, Scene 8? (from Act 3, Scene 8)

Manipulation.
Dishonesty.
Grief.
Revenge.
19)

Hieronimo says that he wrote a play when? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

When he got the job as marshal.
When he was a student.
When he lost his son.
When his son was born.
20)

In Hieronimo's play, which characters act in the love scene? (from Act 4, Scenes 4 and 5)

Hieronimo and Isabella.
Balthazar and Bel-Imperia.
Bel-Imperia and Lorenzo.
Balthazar and Castile.
21)

What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

He says Balthazar desired to escape.
He says he hates Alexandro.
He says he wanted to kill Balthazar.
He says he wanted to gain the viceroy's favor.
22)

What does Lorenzo order regarding Bel-Imperia? (from Act 3, Scenes 9 and 10)

That she be freed.
That she be married.
That she stay imprisoned.
That she be killed.
23)

Why does Lorenzo plan to kill Serberine? (from Act 3, Scenes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Because he reminds Lorenzo of Bel-Imperia.
Because he is going to take Pedringano as a servant instead.
Because he thinks he wrote a letter revealing his guilt.
Because he is tired of having a servant.
24)

How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection? (from Act 3, Scenes 9 and 10)

He is calm.
He is relieved.
He is wounded.
He is excited.
25)

Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Promise to kill Horatio.
Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.
Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.
Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
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