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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What decision do Bel-Imperia and Horatio make as Balthazar and Lorenzo look on?
(a) They decide to kill Balthazar.
(b) They decide to split up.
(c) They decide to marry.
(d) They decide to run away.

2. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) So Alexandro can be questioned.
(b) So Alexandro can be released.
(c) So Alexandro can be rewarded.
(d) So Alexandro can be executed.

3. To whom does the king send a message via the Portuguese ambassador regarding the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) Castile.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) The viceroy.

4. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?
(a) "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
(b) "The Merry Wives of Windsor."
(c) "The First Part of Hieronimo."
(d) "The Jew of Malta."

5. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?
(a) Only Spain.
(b) Neither Spain nor Portugal.
(c) Both Spain and Portugal.
(d) Only Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the king's nephew?

2. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?

3. How does the audience know what Balthazar and Lorenzo are thinking as they secretly watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio?

4. 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?

5. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?

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