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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. How does Pedringano say he found out about Bel-Imperia and Horatio's relationship?
(a) By the admission of Bel-Imperia.
(b) By seeing love letters she sent Horatio.
(c) By overhearing the maids talking about it.
(d) By spying on them in the garden.

2. Why does the viceroy command Alexandro's imprisonment?
(a) He believes that he is lying about Villuppo's guilt.
(b) He believes that he killed Balthazar.
(c) He believes that he is a poor soldier.
(d) He wants Villuppo to admit his lie.

3. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That Alexandro is guilty.
(b) That Alexandro is not imprisoned.
(c) That he killed Balthazar.
(d) That he lied.

4. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A glove.
(b) A teacup.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A knife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king want a marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?

2. Who is Pedringano?

3. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?

4. Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

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

(see the answer key)

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