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

2. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?
(a) With a feast.
(b) With a ball.
(c) With a parade.
(d) With a new war.

3. Which of the following does the viceroy not lament during his aside to his two courtiers?
(a) Having not killed enough enemies.
(b) Spending too much money on the war.
(c) Being defeated.
(d) Balthazar being lost to him.

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

5. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Don Pedro and Hieronimo.
(b) Alexandro and Villupo.
(c) Lorenzo and Horatio.
(d) Balthazar and Alexandro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?

4. Who is the god of the dead?

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

(see the answer key)

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