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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. In the Spanish court, who pleads with Horatio to tell her more about the circumstances of Andrea's death, referring poetically to how much she loved him?
(a) Lorenza.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Alexandria.

2. Why does the viceroy command Alexandro's imprisonment?
(a) He wants Villuppo to admit his lie.
(b) He believes that he is lying about Villuppo's guilt.
(c) He believes that he is a poor soldier.
(d) He believes that he killed Balthazar.

3. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?
(a) Balthazar is Andrea's love.
(b) Balthazar grew up with Andrea.
(c) Balthazar killed Andrea.
(d) Balthazar is Andrea's cousin.

4. Who is Horatio's father?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Andrea.

5. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Lorenzo and Horatio.
(b) Alexandro and Villupo.
(c) Don Pedro and Hieronimo.
(d) Balthazar and Alexandro.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch, why does Bel-Imperia tell Horatio she is still upset?

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

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

4. How does the king greet Balthazar when he receives him as a prisoner?

5. In the underworld, to whom do the governing spirits send Andrea to be judged?

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