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

2. 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) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.
(c) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.
(d) Portugal has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.

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

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

5. In the underworld, to whom do the governing spirits send Andrea to be judged?
(a) Pluto.
(b) Perseus.
(c) Thor.
(d) Zeus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Andrea back to the living from the underworld?

2. Who accompanies the Ghost who appears in Act 1, Scene 1?

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. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?

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