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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. Whom will Isabella find on her imaginary journey?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Her maid.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Horatio.

2. How does the king greet Balthazar when he receives him as a prisoner?
(a) Viciously.
(b) Excitedly.
(c) Wrathfully.
(d) Graciously.

3. To whom does the king send a message via the Portuguese ambassador regarding the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Castile.
(d) The viceroy.

4. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She is only pretending not to love him.
(b) She wants to express her love for him.
(c) She will never love him.
(d) She does not love him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

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

4. Who is Horatio's father?

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

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