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

2. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?
(a) As foreshadowing.
(b) As exposition.
(c) As a prologue.
(d) As a frame.

3. How does the king greet Balthazar when he receives him as a prisoner?
(a) Excitedly.
(b) Wrathfully.
(c) Graciously.
(d) Viciously.

4. After Balthazar and Bel-Imperia banter about who loves whom, Bel-Imperia leaves having __________.
(a) Persuaded Lorenzo that she will exact revenge.
(b) Convinced Balthazar that she loves him.
(c) Pesuaded Balthazar that she will kill him.
(d) Convinced Balthazar that she doesn't love him.

5. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?
(a) Only Spain.
(b) Both Spain and Portugal.
(c) Neither Spain nor Portugal.
(d) Only Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Balthazar come to visit Bel-Imperia in the Spanish court?

2. Who is Pedringano?

3. What does the king ask Castile in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?

5. Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

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