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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 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.

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

3. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Balthazar.

4. Who is Horatio's father?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Balthazar.

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. When the king arrives, what reason does Balthazar whisper to Bel-Imperia that he is still alive?

2. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch, why does Bel-Imperia tell Horatio she is still upset?

3. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?

4. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Which of the following literary devices are used to begin Act 2, Scene 1?

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