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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 can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?
(a) Emotionally extravagant.
(b) Ravingly mad.
(c) Politely understated.
(d) Subtly depressing.

2. Where was Andrea slain?
(a) In his castle.
(b) In the forest.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In a battle.

3. Who is the god of the dead?
(a) Mars.
(b) Proserpine.
(c) Neptune.
(d) Pluto.

4. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?
(a) The viceroy praises Villuppo's bravery.
(b) The viceroy accuses Alexandro of accepting a bribe.
(c) The viceroy accuses Villuppo of accepting a bribe.
(d) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Horatio's father?

3. Who leads the procession that appears after the trumpet sounds in Act 1, Scene 2?

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?

5. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

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