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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?
(a) Because she is annoying him.
(b) Because he wants to pretend that Horatio is alive.
(c) So he can better conduct an investigation.
(d) Because grief is unladylike.

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

3. About whom does a courtier make a comment to the viceroy, saying that he is surprised could be filled with so much hate in regard to Balthazar's death?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Alexandro.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Horatio.

4. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) So Alexandro can be released.
(b) So Alexandro can be executed.
(c) So Alexandro can be questioned.
(d) So Alexandro can be rewarded.

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

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

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

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

9. Immediately after Hieronimo and Isabella lament the death of Horatio and talk about how happy he was at dinner, what does Hieronimo do?
(a) Arranges a proper burial for Horatio.
(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) Promises to comfort his wife.

10. Whom does Balthazar request as his companion when he is captured?
(a) Lorenzo.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Horatio.
(d) Hieronimo.

11. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That Alexandro is guilty.
(b) That Alexandro is not imprisoned.
(c) That he lied.
(d) That he killed Balthazar.

12. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The battlefield.
(b) The Spanish castle.
(c) The Portuguese court.
(d) The Imperial Gardens.

13. What is Alexandro tied to in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Nothing.
(b) One of the guards.
(c) A large tree.
(d) A stake.

14. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?
(a) With a new war.
(b) With a parade.
(c) With a ball.
(d) With a feast.

15. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?
(a) To exert revenge.
(b) To visit her friends.
(c) To roam the earth in pity.
(d) To be with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Castile give a time frame for the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

2. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?

3. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?

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

5. Which of the following literary devices are used to begin Act 2, Scene 1?

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