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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. How long does the king say Balthazar will be kept prisoner in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He will be immediately released.
(b) Two months.
(c) Until the tribute is paid.
(d) A lifetime.

2. Which of the following describes the viceroy's complaints at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) They are full of alliteration.
(b) They are written in rhyme.
(c) They are extravagant.
(d) They are written in blank verse.

3. 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?
(a) Revenge says that he likes seeing the Ghost's pain.
(b) Revenge says that he is actually the guilty one.
(c) Revenge says the characters are not as happy as they seem.
(d) Revenge says the joy of all characters will be turned to misery.

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

5. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?
(a) He vouches for Alexandro's innocence.
(b) He brings a photo of Balthazar.
(c) He gives the viceroy letters from Balthazar.
(d) He tells him that his servant says Balthazar is alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?

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

5. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?

(see the answer key)

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