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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lorenzo tell Castile that he has kept Hieronimo from the king?
(a) Because he is afraid Hieronimo will reveal his crime.
(b) Because Hieronimo will remind the king of Horatio.
(c) Because Hieronimo will prevent the marraige of Balthazar.
(d) Because Hieronimo is unstable.

2. What characteristics that Horatio possessed does Hieronimo believe made him a good son?
(a) Ambition, greed and hate.
(b) No rebellion, love of parents, honor of country.
(c) Pride, strength and courage.
(d) Passion, no hate, desire.

3. How is Hieronimo dressed when he comes out to investigate Bel-Imperia's calls for help?
(a) In his nightshirt.
(b) In armor.
(c) In a suit.
(d) In his underwear.

4. What comment does Villuppo make to his courtier about Alexandro's friendship with Andrea?
(a) That it is on-and-off.
(b) That is is admirable.
(c) That it is horrible.
(d) That it is false.

5. The viceroy and the king comment how ___________ the acting is in Hieronimo's play.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Realistic.
(c) Fake.
(d) Clever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hieronimo's profession?

2. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. When Bel-Imperia berates Hieronimo for being slow in taking revenge, what does she accuse him of?

4. Why is the Ghost of Andrea upset after Hieronimo agrees to meet Lorenzo?

5. Why does the viceroy command Alexandro's imprisonment?

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