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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Villuppo tell the viceroy about what happened to Balthazar?
(a) Villuppo says Balthazar is indeed alive and is being held prisoner.
(b) Villuppo says Balthazar was shot in the back by Alexandro.
(c) Villippo says he killed Balthazar with his own hands.
(d) Villuppo says Balthazar is indeed alive and will return.

2. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Promise to kill Horatio.
(b) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
(c) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.
(d) Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.

3. Who is the god of the dead?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Mars.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Proserpine.

4. Who is the king's nephew?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Hieronimo.
(d) Balthazar.

5. Which title does Balthazar hold?
(a) Viceroy.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision do Bel-Imperia and Horatio make as Balthazar and Lorenzo look on?

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

3. To whom does the king send a message via the Portuguese ambassador regarding the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?

4. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?

5. After finding out that Bel-Imperia has feelings for Horatio, what does Lorenzo say must happen for Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar?

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