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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 excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?
(a) He says Balthazar desired to escape.
(b) He says he wanted to gain the viceroy's favor.
(c) He says he hates Alexandro.
(d) He says he wanted to kill Balthazar.

2. Of what does Lorenzo try to assure Balthazar at the start of Act 2?
(a) That Bel-Imperia will love him.
(b) That he will inherit a position of power.
(c) That he is not guilty of murder.
(d) That his life is not at risk.

3. Who is Serberine?
(a) Horatio's servant.
(b) Balthazar's servant.
(c) Bel-Imperia's servant.
(d) Lorenzo's servant.

4. In Act 1, Scene 5, how does Revenge respond to the Ghost's question about why he's being made to sit through a celebration of the man who killed him?
(a) Revenge says that he is actually the guilty one.
(b) Revenge says that he likes seeing the Ghost's pain.
(c) Revenge says the joy of all characters will be turned to misery.
(d) Revenge says the characters are not as happy as they seem.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?

2. Who challenged Don Pedro during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

3. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?

5. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?

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