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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?
(a) Convince the king to make Balthazar a general.
(b) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.
(c) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.
(d) Convince the viceroy to give Balthazar money.

2. Why does Balthazar come to visit Bel-Imperia in the Spanish court?
(a) To reveal Andrea's guilt.
(b) To court her.
(c) To kill her.
(d) To trick her.

3. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He is not invited.
(b) To deliver the tribute.
(c) To cater the party.
(d) To provide the entertainment.

4. In the Spanish court, who pleads with Horatio to tell her more about the circumstances of Andrea's death, referring poetically to how much she loved him?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Bel-Imperia.
(c) Lorenza.
(d) Elizabeth.

5. How long does the king say Balthazar will be kept prisoner in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A lifetime.
(b) He will be immediately released.
(c) Two months.
(d) Until the tribute is paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?

2. Where was Andrea slain?

3. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

5. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?

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