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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. How does the viceroy respond to Alexandro's claims about Balthazar?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He does not believe him.
(c) He wants to take a search party to find him immediately.
(d) He is ecstatic.

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

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

4. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?
(a) To see how to write a play.
(b) To kill his best friend.
(c) To understand the hatred of humanity.
(d) To see revenge taken on the man who killed him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the god of the dead?

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

3. Who is Horatio's father?

4. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

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

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