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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Villuppo tell the viceroy about what happened to Balthazar?
(a) Villuppo says Balthazar is indeed alive and will return.
(b) Villippo says he killed Balthazar with his own hands.
(c) Villuppo says Balthazar was shot in the back by Alexandro.
(d) Villuppo says Balthazar is indeed alive and is being held prisoner.

2. What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?
(a) He says he hates Alexandro.
(b) He says Balthazar desired to escape.
(c) He says he wanted to gain the viceroy's favor.
(d) He says he wanted to kill Balthazar.

3. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio return to the banquet after their private conversation, where does Lorenzo say Horatio's soul is headed soon?
(a) "Eternal night."
(b) "Sadness."
(c) "True love."
(d) "Trap of marriage."

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

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

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

7. 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 Horatio's death.
(c) His misery at Balthazar's death.
(d) His glee at the victory of the war.

8. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?
(a) He has no interpretation.
(b) As an insult to his abilities.
(c) As a threat to his safety.
(d) As representative of his own status as a warrior.

9. In what language do Hieronimo and Isabella speak a dirge as they carry Horatio's body away?
(a) Latin.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) English.

10. Why does the king want a marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) He wants what is best for Balthazar.
(b) He wants what is best for Bel-Imperia.
(c) He has been bribed by Lorenzo and wants his reward.
(d) It will cement the peace between Spain and Portugal.

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

12. Which of the following characters is not present when a general reports to progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Duke of Castile.
(b) Don Pedro.
(c) The Spanish king.
(d) Hieronimo.

13. Who is Serberine?
(a) Lorenzo's servant.
(b) Bel-Imperia's servant.
(c) Horatio's servant.
(d) Balthazar's servant.

14. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch, why does Bel-Imperia tell Horatio she is still upset?
(a) She has decided that she does not love Horatio.
(b) She is starting to have feelings for Balthazar too.
(c) She is not upset.
(d) She says she still needs time for her wounded heart to rest.

15. What reason does the king give Castile for the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) If she doesn't marry him, she is doing herself and her country a disservice.
(b) Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are in love.
(c) He will reward Castile by giving him money.
(d) The marriage will cause a permanent separation of Spain and France.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What is the punishment that is meted out to Alexandro?

5. Which title does Balthazar hold?

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