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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 10, of what does a servant reassure Lorenzo and Balthazar?
(a) That Serberine is dead.
(b) That Hieronimo is dead.
(c) That Pedringano is dead..
(d) That Bel-Imperia is dead.

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

3. From whom do the characters in the play obtain costumes?
(a) Castile.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Themselves.
(d) The king.

4. What is Hieronimo's profession?
(a) Servant.
(b) Marshal.
(c) Hangman.
(d) Viceroy.

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

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

7. What advice is given to Isabella in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Take herbal remedies.
(c) Move into the country.
(d) Exact revenge.

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

9. Which of the following does Isabella not consider in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Heaven.
(b) The Underworld
(c) Her son's killers.
(d) Herbal remedies.

10. What is contained in the box that Lorenzo gives a servant and says must remain closed?
(a) Pebbles.
(b) Pedringano's pardon.
(c) Gold.
(d) Nothing.

11. The third citizen comes to Hieronimo regarding his ___'s murder.
(a) Mother.
(b) Son.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Brother.

12. What excuse does Lorenzo give Bel-Imperia for imprisoning her?
(a) He says it was to prevent grief.
(b) He says it was for her own honor.
(c) He says it was to persuade her to love Balthazar.
(d) He says he was deciding whether to kill her.

13. What does Lorenzo give to Pedringano to encourage him to help in killing Serberine?
(a) A bag of gold.
(b) A pardon.
(c) A house.
(d) A title.

14. Why is Bel-Imperia frustrated with Hieronimo?
(a) For being slow in taking revenge for Horatio's death.
(b) For not being a good role model.
(c) For not having proper morals.
(d) For not interfering with her marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lorenzo tells Bel-Imperia that something has angered Castile. What does he say this thing is?

2. After approaching the king, which of the characters does Hieronimo plan on killing?

3. How does Pedringano interact with his executioner?

4. Whom will Isabella find on her imaginary journey?

5. In Act 3, Scene 14, the king announces that Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are to be married if what condition is met?

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