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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hieronimo says that he wrote a play when?
(a) When he lost his son.
(b) When he was a student.
(c) When he got the job as marshal.
(d) When his son was born.

2. After Balthazar and Lorenzo are told that Serberine has been shot, what is Lorenzo's reaction?
(a) To tell Balthazar the truth about the murder.
(b) To help Pedringano find a hiding place.
(c) To have Pedringano executed.
(d) To hide himself, knowing he will be found guilty.

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

4. What decision do Bel-Imperia and Horatio make as Balthazar and Lorenzo look on?
(a) They decide to kill Balthazar.
(b) They decide to split up.
(c) They decide to run away.
(d) They decide to marry.

5. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Hieronimo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Isabella not take the advice in Act 3, Scene 8?

2. What will Isabella become on her imaginary journey?

3. What characteristics that Horatio possessed does Hieronimo believe made him a good son?

4. Who is the king's nephew?

5. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

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