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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reason does the king give Castile for the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) If she doesn't marry him, she is doing herself and her country a disservice.
(b) He will reward Castile by giving him money.
(c) The marriage will cause a permanent separation of Spain and France.
(d) Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are in love.

3. Who does the viceroy ask to bring Alexandro to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Villuppo.
(b) Castile.
(c) The courtier.
(d) Pedringano.

4. Immediately after Hieronimo and Isabella lament the death of Horatio and talk about how happy he was at dinner, what does Hieronimo do?
(a) Begins to plan his revenge on the men who killed Horatio.
(b) Arranges a proper burial for Horatio.
(c) Acts like the body is of a stranger and calls for Horatio.
(d) Promises to comfort his wife.

5. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?
(a) Balthazar killed Andrea.
(b) Balthazar is Andrea's cousin.
(c) Balthazar is Andrea's love.
(d) Balthazar grew up with Andrea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?

2. How do Lorenzo and the others kill Horatio?

3. Who is Horatio's father?

4. Where was Andrea slain?

5. Who is Castile?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Horatio is killed and what is done to Bel-Imperia.

2. What is the viceroy's reaction to the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar and what does he plan to do afterward?

3. Describe the conversation that the courtier and Villuppo have about Alexandro's guilt in Act 3, Scene 1.

4. What excuse does Lorenzo give Bel-Imperia for imprisoning her?

5. Who does Pedringano reveal to Lorenzo as an object of Bel-Imperia's love and how does he know that she loves him?

6. Why does Castile come to visit Hieronimo while he is preparing for the play and what do they talk about?

7. After her encounter with Balthazar at the Spanish court, what does Bel-Imperia drop, who picks it up, and how is this significant?

8. What is Hieronimo's purpose at the king's banquet and how does this play out?

9. Describe the contents of the letter from Bel-Imperia to Hieronimo and Hieronimo's reaction to the letter.

10. Describe Bel-Imperia and Balthazar's first meeting after she is released by Lorenzo.

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