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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. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That he lied.
(b) That Alexandro is not imprisoned.
(c) That Alexandro is guilty.
(d) That he killed Balthazar.

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

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

4. Which of the following characters is not present when a general reports to progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) The Duke of Castile.
(c) Hieronimo.
(d) The Spanish king.

5. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Lorenzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?

2. In what language do Hieronimo and Isabella speak a dirge as they carry Horatio's body away?

3. After approaching the king, which of the characters does Hieronimo plan on killing?

4. Who does the viceroy ask to bring Alexandro to him in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What did Horatio insist happen to Andrea's body after his death?

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