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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the king's nephew?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Lorenzo.

2. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?
(a) He did not see the death happen.
(b) He doesn't believe that Andrea is dead.
(c) He says he cared so much about Andrea and telling the story will be painful.
(d) He says it is too violent for a woman's ears.

3. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A glove.
(b) A knife.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A teacup.

4. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She is only pretending not to love him.
(b) She wants to express her love for him.
(c) She will never love him.
(d) She does not love him.

5. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Spain has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(b) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.
(c) Portugal has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(d) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the procession that appears after the trumpet sounds in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?

3. Who is Horatio's father?

4. After Balthazar and Bel-Imperia banter about who loves whom, Bel-Imperia leaves having __________.

5. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?

(see the answer key)

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