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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the viceroy react when Alexandro protests his innocence?
(a) He refuses to listen.
(b) He says he feels sorry for him.
(c) He dismisses his sentence.
(d) He screams at him.

3. 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 been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(c) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.
(d) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.

4. 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 praises Villuppo's bravery.
(c) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.
(d) The viceroy accuses Alexandro of accepting a bribe.

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

6. 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 smarter than Horatio.
(b) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is stronger than Horatio.
(c) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is richer than Horatio.
(d) Horatio must be taken out of the picture.

7. What did Horatio insist happen to Andrea's body after his death?
(a) He insisted that the body be burned in a pyre on a ship.
(b) Nothing, He doesn't believe Andrea is dead.
(c) He insisted that the body be brought back for a respectful burial.
(d) He insisted that the body be left on the battlefield.

8. Which of the following describes the viceroy's complaints at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) They are written in blank verse.
(b) They are written in rhyme.
(c) They are extravagant.
(d) They are full of alliteration.

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

10. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She wants to express her love for him.
(b) She is only pretending not to love him.
(c) She will never love him.
(d) She does not love him.

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

12. Who is Castile?
(a) Balthazar's father.
(b) Bel-Imperia's father.
(c) Balthazar's brother.
(d) Bel-Imperia's brother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

2. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?

3. Whom does Balthazar request as his companion when he is captured?

4. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

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