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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Balthazar.

2. How does Hieronimo recognize Horatio's body after he is hanged?
(a) From his clothes.
(b) From his shoes.
(c) From his watch.
(d) From his face.

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

4. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?
(a) To see revenge taken on the man who killed him.
(b) To kill his best friend.
(c) To see how to write a play.
(d) To understand the hatred of humanity.

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

6. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?
(a) The viceroy accuses Alexandro of accepting a bribe.
(b) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.
(c) The viceroy accuses Villuppo of accepting a bribe.
(d) The viceroy praises Villuppo's bravery.

7. How does the viceroy respond to Alexandro's claims about Balthazar?
(a) He is furious.
(b) He does not believe him.
(c) He wants to take a search party to find him immediately.
(d) He is ecstatic.

8. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Alexandro and Villupo.
(b) Don Pedro and Hieronimo.
(c) Balthazar and Alexandro.
(d) Lorenzo and Horatio.

9. Who does the viceroy ask to bring Alexandro to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Pedringano.
(b) The courtier.
(c) Castile.
(d) Villuppo.

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

11. Who helps Balthazar and Lorenzo find a hiding place to listen and watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio talk?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Pedringano.

12. How does Revenge respond to the Ghost's complaints that he doesn't want to watch his friend being slain?
(a) Revenge will only do what he wants to do.
(b) Revenge picked the wrong man to kill.
(c) He doesn't get to pick what he sees.
(d) Soon he will see what he wants to see.

13. How can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?
(a) Subtly depressing.
(b) Emotionally extravagant.
(c) Ravingly mad.
(d) Politely understated.

14. When Bel-Imperia tells Pedringano to watch the gate as she and Horatio speak, what does Pedringano do?
(a) Finds Castile.
(b) Follows the couple.
(c) Fetches Lorenzo.
(d) Watches the gate.

15. Who is the god of the dead?
(a) Proserpine.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Mars.
(d) Pluto.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the king's nephew?

2. What comment does Villuppo make to his courtier about Alexandro's friendship with Andrea?

3. How does Pedringano say he found out about Bel-Imperia and Horatio's relationship?

4. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?

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

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