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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That an ambassador has been sent to Spain with tribute money.
(b) That Portugal has been defeated.
(c) That the war is not yet over.
(d) That Spain has been defeated.

3. Immediately after Hieronimo and Isabella lament the death of Horatio and talk about how happy he was at dinner, what does Hieronimo do?
(a) Acts like the body is of a stranger and calls for Horatio.
(b) Promises to comfort his wife.
(c) Arranges a proper burial for Horatio.
(d) Begins to plan his revenge on the men who killed Horatio.

4. Which of the following literary devices are used to begin Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Prose.
(b) An aside.
(c) Soliloquy.
(d) Rhyming verse.

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

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

7. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?
(a) He gives the viceroy letters from Balthazar.
(b) He vouches for Alexandro's innocence.
(c) He tells him that his servant says Balthazar is alive.
(d) He brings a photo of Balthazar.

8. When Pedringano appears on stage for the first time, of what does Lorenzo remind him?
(a) That he saved Pedringano's love.
(b) That he saved Pedringano from punishment.
(c) That he rescued Pedringano from drowning.
(d) That Pedringano still owes him money.

9. At the end of Act 3, Scene 1, what are the fates of Villuppo and Alexandro?
(a) They are both to be executed.
(b) Alexandro is to be executed and Villuppo imprisoned.
(c) Villuppo is to be executed and Alexandro remain in prison.
(d) Villuppo is to be executed and Alexandro publicly exonerated.

10. When the procession in Act 1, Scene 2 passes by the king, to whom does the king demand a reward be given?
(a) All the soldiers.
(b) Horatio and Balthazar.
(c) Andrea and Lorenzo.
(d) Lorenzo and Balthazar.

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

12. Who accompanies the Ghost who appears in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Disaster.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Terror.

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

14. After finding out that Bel-Imperia has feelings for Horatio, what does Lorenzo say must happen for Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar?
(a) Horatio must be taken out of the picture.
(b) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is richer than Horatio.
(c) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is stronger than Horatio.
(d) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is smarter than Horatio.

15. What does Hieronimo keep to remind him of Horatio and his need for revenge?
(a) A torn glove.
(b) A bloody handkercheif.
(c) A metal cross.
(d) A lock of hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Ghost complain to Revenge that he should be seeing instead of his friend being slain?

2. Where was Andrea slain?

3. Who is the god of the dead?

4. Of what does Lorenzo try to assure Balthazar at the start of Act 2?

5. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?

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