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

2. When Pedringano appears on stage for the first time, of what does Lorenzo remind him?
(a) That Pedringano still owes him money.
(b) That he rescued Pedringano from drowning.
(c) That he saved Pedringano from punishment.
(d) That he saved Pedringano's love.

3. How can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?
(a) Subtly depressing.
(b) Ravingly mad.
(c) Politely understated.
(d) Emotionally extravagant.

4. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That Spain has been defeated.
(b) That an ambassador has been sent to Spain with tribute money.
(c) That Portugal has been defeated.
(d) That the war is not yet over.

5. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?
(a) That he still lives.
(b) That he is a prisoner.
(c) That is is well-respected.
(d) That he was given a respectful burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?

2. After finding out that Bel-Imperia has feelings for Horatio, what does Lorenzo say must happen for Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar?

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

4. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?

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

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