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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He is not invited.
(b) To deliver the tribute.
(c) To provide the entertainment.
(d) To cater the party.

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

3. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?
(a) He says he cared so much about Andrea and telling the story will be painful.
(b) He says it is too violent for a woman's ears.
(c) He did not see the death happen.
(d) He doesn't believe that Andrea is dead.

4. Why does Isabella not take the advice in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Because she is allergic to the remedies.
(b) She does take the advice.
(c) Because she says there's no medicine for her heart.
(d) Because her husband has advised against it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the viceroy react when Alexandro protests his innocence?

2. What is the punishment that is meted out to Alexandro?

3. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

4. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?

5. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

(see the answer key)

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