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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lorenzo tells Bel-Imperia that something has angered Castile. What does he say this thing is?
(a) Bel-Imperia's failure to love Balthazar.
(b) Bel-Imperia's grief at Andrea's death.
(c) Lorenzo's lies to Hieronimo.
(d) Lorenzo's capture of Bel-Imperia.

2. After her imaginary journey, to what do Isabella's thoughts return?
(a) Her husband.
(b) The men who killed her son.
(c) Her desire for death.
(d) Her faith in God.

3. What does Hieronimo talk about in his soliloquy in Act 4, Scene 3 that is spurring his revenge of Horatio's death?
(a) Memories of Horatio.
(b) Isabella's suicide.
(c) Balthazar's marriage.
(d) Bel-Imperia's sadness.

4. When Hieronimo is reminded by the citizens of Horatio, he brings out what prop?
(a) The metal cross.
(b) The silver sword.
(c) The bloody handkerchief.
(d) The white glove.

5. After Balthazar and Lorenzo are told that Serberine has been shot, what is Lorenzo's reaction?
(a) To have Pedringano executed.
(b) To help Pedringano find a hiding place.
(c) To tell Balthazar the truth about the murder.
(d) To hide himself, knowing he will be found guilty.

6. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is calm.
(d) He is wounded.

7. Which of the following topics does Hieronimo not address as he gives a soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 13?
(a) His uncertainty about how to achieve revenge.
(b) His hope for a good marriage for Bel-Imperia.
(c) His decision to mask his grief and anger with politeness, good manners and patience.
(d) His right to have revenge for the murder of Horatio.

8. Which of the following characters does Hieronimo NOT ask to act in his play?
(a) Balthazar
(b) Castile.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Lorenzo

9. In Act 3, Scene 14, the king announces that Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are to be married if what condition is met?
(a) Bel-Imperia agrees.
(b) Bel-Imperia forgets Horatio.
(c) Balthazar agrees.
(d) The viceroy agrees.

10. After Hieronimo discovers that Balthazar and Lorenzo were definitely behind Horatio's murder, what does he decide to do?
(a) Erect a statue in memory of Horatio.
(b) Go to the king and plead for justice.
(c) Kill Bel-Imperia to sadden Balthazar.
(d) Kill Lorenzo and Balthazar.

11. In Act 3, Scene 2, Hieronimo speaks _______ rich with emotional, violent imagery of how miserable he is after the death of Horatio and his plans for revenge.
(a) A lecture.
(b) A soliloquy.
(c) A conversation.
(d) An aside.

12. Who gives Isabella advice in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Her maid.
(b) Bel-Imperia.
(c) Hieronimo.
(d) A servant.

13. How does Isabella feel about the tree from which Horatio was hanged?
(a) Desire.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Respect.

14. What does Hieronimo ask Castile for when he comes in to see how the stage is coming along for the play?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A knife to kill the king.
(c) A copy of the script.
(d) The key to the king's box seats.

15. Castile tells Bel-Imperia that her _________ in loving Andrea has been forgiven.
(a) Mistake.
(b) Disloyalty.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Naivety.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 10, of what does a servant reassure Lorenzo and Balthazar?

2. After Bel-Imperia agrees to support Hieronimo's revenge, but before he can explain his plan, what happens?

3. What does Lorenzo give to Pedringano to encourage him to help in killing Serberine?

4. What does Hieronimo talk to Balthazar about regarding the play in Act 4, Scene 3?

5. Why doesn't Hieronimo kill himself?

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