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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After finding out that Bel-Imperia has feelings for Horatio, what does Lorenzo say must happen for Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar?
(a) Horatio must be taken out of the picture.
(b) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is smarter than Horatio.
(c) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is richer than Horatio.
(d) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is stronger than Horatio.

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

3. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Don Pedro.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Horatio.

4. Who brings Andrea back to the living from the underworld?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Perseus.
(d) Balthazar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?

2. Who is Pedringano?

3. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?

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

5. Which title does Balthazar hold?

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