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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 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.

2. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?
(a) That he was given a respectful burial.
(b) That is is well-respected.
(c) That he still lives.
(d) That he is a prisoner.

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

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

5. Whom does Balthazar request as his companion when he is captured?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Lorenzo.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How long does the king say Balthazar will be kept prisoner in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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