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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. After Hieronimo steps out of the play, what does he show the audience?
(a) Bel-Imperia's tear-stained handkerchief.
(b) The recently stabbed body of Lorenzo.
(c) The blood on his hands.
(d) The decayed body of Horatio.

2. How does Pedringano interact with his executioner?
(a) He makes jokes to him.
(b) He is somber.
(c) He begs for a pardon.
(d) He is ready to die.

3. What does the viceroy complain about as he enters the stage in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His misery at Balthazar's death.
(b) His glee at the victory of the war.
(c) His misery at the loss of the war.
(d) His misery at Horatio's death.

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

5. Does Castile give a time frame for the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?
(a) No, he says she will not get married.
(b) Yes, he says it will happen in a month.
(c) Yes, he says it will happen within the year.
(d) No, he says she will come around in time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hieronimo do to the documents presented by the first two citizens (the ones who have similar complaints)?

2. What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?

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

4. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. When the ambassador and the king discuss ransom for Horatio, how does the king feel about Horatio's death?

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