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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lorenzo plan to kill Serberine?
(a) Because he is tired of having a servant.
(b) Because he thinks he wrote a letter revealing his guilt.
(c) Because he is going to take Pedringano as a servant instead.
(d) Because he reminds Lorenzo of Bel-Imperia.

2. Of what does Lorenzo try to assure Balthazar at the start of Act 2?
(a) That Bel-Imperia will love him.
(b) That his life is not at risk.
(c) That he will inherit a position of power.
(d) That he is not guilty of murder.

3. When Pedringano says he does not know whom Bel-Imperia is in love with, how does Lorenzo respond?
(a) He begins crying in despair.
(b) He draws his sword.
(c) He drops the subject.
(d) He sighs in frustration.

4. After dismissing the first two citizens in Act 3, Scene 13, for whom does Hieronimo mistake the third citizen?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Horatio.

5. What is primarily demonstrated by the presence of the third citizen in this scene?
(a) Hieronimo's generosity.
(b) Friendship between two social classes.
(c) The theme of kindness to strangers.
(d) Hieronimo's increasing state of grief and possible insanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prop does Hieronimo use as he gives is soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 13?

2. What do Isabella and Horatio do after they invite the third citizen into their home?

3. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch, why does Bel-Imperia tell Horatio she is still upset?

4. What is Hieronimo's profession?

5. Who does Lorenzo think gave Hieronimo the note revealing his and Balthazar's guilt?

(see the answer key)

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