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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. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?
(a) As exposition.
(b) As foreshadowing.
(c) As a prologue.
(d) As a frame.

2. 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?
(a) The Duke of Castile.
(b) The Spanish king.
(c) Hieronimo.
(d) Don Pedro.

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

4. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the god of the dead?

3. What story does Villuppo tell the viceroy about what happened to Balthazar?

4. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?

5. When the procession in Act 1, Scene 2 passes by the king, to whom does the king demand a reward be given?

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