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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. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Portuguese court.
(b) The Spanish castle.
(c) The battlefield.
(d) The Imperial Gardens.

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

3. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?
(a) So he can better conduct an investigation.
(b) Because grief is unladylike.
(c) Because she is annoying him.
(d) Because he wants to pretend that Horatio is alive.

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

5. When the king arrives, what reason does Balthazar whisper to Bel-Imperia that he is still alive?
(a) Because he is being held for ransom.
(b) Because he loves her.
(c) Because he is a spy.
(d) Because the Spanish are coming for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Isabella not consider in Act 3, Scene 8?

2. Who is Pedringano?

3. After Hieronimo discovers that Balthazar and Lorenzo were definitely behind Horatio's murder, what does he decide to do?

4. When Hieronimo is reminded by the citizens of Horatio, he brings out what prop?

5. Who is Serberine?

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