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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Spain has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(b) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.
(c) Portugal has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(d) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.

2. 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 killed Balthazar.
(d) He believes that he is a poor soldier.

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

4. Who is the king's nephew?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Balthazar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who challenged Don Pedro during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

2. Which of the following does the viceroy not lament during his aside to his two courtiers?

3. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?

4. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?

5. Whom does Balthazar request as his companion when he is captured?

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