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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who challenged Don Pedro during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Hieronimo.
(b) Lorenzo.
(c) Andrea.
(d) Balthazar.

2. When the king arrives, what reason does Balthazar whisper to Bel-Imperia that he is still alive?
(a) Because he is a spy.
(b) Because he loves her.
(c) Because he is being held for ransom.
(d) Because the Spanish are coming for him.

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) Alexandro.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Horatio.

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

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

6. How does the audience know what Balthazar and Lorenzo are thinking as they secretly watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio?
(a) Balthazar and Lorenzo mime what they are thinking.
(b) Balthazar and Lorenzo hold up signs showing what they are thinking.
(c) Balthazar and Lorenzo interject comments that the other characters cannot hear.
(d) The audience does not know what they are thinking.

7. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?
(a) "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
(b) "The Merry Wives of Windsor."
(c) "The Jew of Malta."
(d) "The First Part of Hieronimo."

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

9. Who is the king's nephew?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Hieronimo.

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

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

12. How is Hieronimo dressed when he comes out to investigate Bel-Imperia's calls for help?
(a) In his underwear.
(b) In his nightshirt.
(c) In a suit.
(d) In armor.

13. 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 Villuppo's bravery.
(d) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.

14. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?
(a) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.
(b) Convince the king to make Balthazar a general.
(c) Convince the viceroy to give Balthazar money.
(d) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.

15. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Hieronimo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 5, how does Revenge respond to the Ghost's question about why he's being made to sit through a celebration of the man who killed him?

2. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?

3. Which of the following describes the viceroy's complaints at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Immediately after Hieronimo and Isabella lament the death of Horatio and talk about how happy he was at dinner, what does Hieronimo do?

5. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?

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