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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. Which of the following characters is not present when a general reports to progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Castile.
(b) Don Pedro.
(c) Hieronimo.
(d) The Spanish king.

2. How can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?
(a) Politely understated.
(b) Subtly depressing.
(c) Emotionally extravagant.
(d) Ravingly mad.

3. 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 the king to make Balthazar a general.
(c) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.
(d) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.

4. Where was Andrea slain?
(a) In his castle.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In the forest.
(d) In a battle.

5. What did Horatio insist happen to Andrea's body after his death?
(a) He insisted that the body be left on the battlefield.
(b) He insisted that the body be brought back for a respectful burial.
(c) He insisted that the body be burned in a pyre on a ship.
(d) Nothing, He doesn't believe Andrea is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pedringano say he found out about Bel-Imperia and Horatio's relationship?

2. Which of the following characters' motives are exposed and explained in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What does the king ask Castile in Act 2, Scene 3?

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

5. Who helps Balthazar and Lorenzo find a hiding place to listen and watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio talk?

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