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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. Who is Serberine?
(a) Horatio's servant.
(b) Bel-Imperia's servant.
(c) Balthazar's servant.
(d) Lorenzo's servant.

2. After approaching the king, which of the characters does Hieronimo plan on killing?
(a) Serberine.
(b) The king.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Balthazar.

3. What advice does Lorenzo give Balthazar regarding Bel-Imperia?
(a) To be cunning, careful, and jesting with Bel-Imperia.
(b) To be forward and aggressive with Bel-Imperia.
(c) To trap Bel-Imperia again and keep her in his cellar.
(d) To take Bel-Imperia immediately to be married.

4. What does Hieronimo keep to remind him of Horatio and his need for revenge?
(a) A bloody handkercheif.
(b) A lock of hair.
(c) A torn glove.
(d) A metal cross.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says the way to find Lorenzo is to take the path of a guilty conscience "unto a forest of distrust and fear" and to the "rocky cliffs" of despair and death?

2. Why does Isabella run out as the maid tries to call her at the end of Act 3, Scene 8?

3. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?

4. What does Alexandro beg the viceroy to allow him to do in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. Who is Horatio's father?

(see the answer key)

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