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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. Who does the viceroy ask to bring Alexandro to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The courtier.
(b) Pedringano.
(c) Castile.
(d) Villuppo.

2. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?
(a) Balthazar is Andrea's cousin.
(b) Balthazar is Andrea's love.
(c) Balthazar grew up with Andrea.
(d) Balthazar killed Andrea.

3. How does the viceroy react when Alexandro protests his innocence?
(a) He dismisses his sentence.
(b) He says he feels sorry for him.
(c) He screams at him.
(d) He refuses to listen.

4. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?
(a) He has no interpretation.
(b) As representative of his own status as a warrior.
(c) As a threat to his safety.
(d) As an insult to his abilities.

5. How long does the king say Balthazar will be kept prisoner in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He will be immediately released.
(b) A lifetime.
(c) Until the tribute is paid.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?

3. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?

4. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?

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