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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. Who is the king's nephew?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Balthazar.

2. Which of the following does Isabella not consider in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Herbal remedies.
(b) The Underworld
(c) Heaven.
(d) Her son's killers.

3. Why does the king want a marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) He wants what is best for Bel-Imperia.
(b) It will cement the peace between Spain and Portugal.
(c) He has been bribed by Lorenzo and wants his reward.
(d) He wants what is best for Balthazar.

4. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Pay a higher ransom to obtain Balthazar.
(b) Meet Balthazar privately.
(c) Convince Bel-Imperia to open her heart to Balthazar.
(d) Pray to God to bring Andrea back.

5. 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 doesn't believe that Andrea is dead.
(c) He says it is too violent for a woman's ears.
(d) He did not see the death happen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Alexandro tied to in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. Which of the following themes characterizes Act 3, Scene 8?

3. Why is Isabella given advice in Act 3, Scene 8?

4. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?

5. After her imaginary journey, to what do Isabella's thoughts return?

(see the answer key)

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