2. Which of the following does the viceroy not lament during his aside to his two courtiers?
(a) Balthazar being lost to him.
(b) Being defeated.
(c) Spending too much money on the war.
(d) Having not killed enough enemies.

3. After her imaginary journey, to what do Isabella's thoughts return?
(a) Her desire for death.
(b) Her faith in God.
(c) Her husband.
(d) The men who killed her son.

4. In Act 3, Scene 9, what does Bel-Imperia soliloquize about?
(a) Her dislike for Balthazar.
(b) Her frustration at Lorenzo for keeping her prisoner.
(c) Her anger at the Hangman for killing Pedringano.
(d) Her frustration with her father for trying to marry her to Balthazar.

5. What does Lorenzo give to Pedringano to encourage him to help in killing Serberine?
(a) A pardon.
(b) A title.
(c) A house.
(d) A bag of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What causes Hieronimo to emerge from his hiding place shouting for justice?

4. Which of the following themes characterizes Act 3, Scene 8?

5. Why does Hieronimo, in madness, start digging in the ground?

(see the answer key)

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