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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the king want a marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) He has been bribed by Lorenzo and wants his reward.
(b) It will cement the peace between Spain and Portugal.
(c) He wants what is best for Bel-Imperia.
(d) He wants what is best for Balthazar.

2. What causes Hieronimo to emerge from his hiding place shouting for justice?
(a) The sound of Bel-Imperia's sobs.
(b) The sound of Horatio's name.
(c) The rewarding of Balthazar.
(d) The rewarding of Lorenzo.

3. What does the king ask Castile in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) If Bel-Imperia is faking her love.
(b) How Bel-Imperia feels about being courted by Balthazar.
(c) If Castile approves of the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar.
(d) When Bel-Imperia and Balthazar will marry.

4. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is calm.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is wounded.

5. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?
(a) The viceroy praises Villuppo's bravery.
(b) The viceroy accuses Villuppo of accepting a bribe.
(c) The viceroy accuses Alexandro of accepting a bribe.
(d) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bel-Imperia frustrated with Hieronimo?

2. What comment does Villuppo make to his courtier about Alexandro's friendship with Andrea?

3. Hieronimo calls to Pedringano, and Lorenzo follows him and tells Pedringano that Bel-Imperia has been hidden by whom?

4. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?

5. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

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