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

2. 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) Hieronimo.
(b) The Duke of Castile.
(c) Don Pedro.
(d) The Spanish king.

3. In the Spanish court, who pleads with Horatio to tell her more about the circumstances of Andrea's death, referring poetically to how much she loved him?
(a) Bel-Imperia.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Lorenza.

4. How is Hieronimo dressed when he comes out to investigate Bel-Imperia's calls for help?
(a) In his nightshirt.
(b) In a suit.
(c) In his underwear.
(d) In armor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?

2. How long does the king say Balthazar will be kept prisoner in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

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

5. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

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