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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. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?
(a) "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
(b) "The Merry Wives of Windsor."
(c) "The Jew of Malta."
(d) "The First Part of Hieronimo."

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

3. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?
(a) With a feast.
(b) With a new war.
(c) With a ball.
(d) With a parade.

4. Who leads the procession that appears after the trumpet sounds in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Andrea and Balthazar.
(b) Lorenzo and Horatio.
(c) Balthazar and Lorenzo.
(d) Lorenzo and Don Pedro.

5. Who challenged Don Pedro during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Lorenzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Andrea back to the living from the underworld?

2. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

3. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio return to the banquet after their private conversation, where does Lorenzo say Horatio's soul is headed soon?

4. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?

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