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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 king want a marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) It will cement the peace between Spain and Portugal.
(b) He has been bribed by Lorenzo and wants his reward.
(c) He wants what is best for Balthazar.
(d) He wants what is best for Bel-Imperia.

2. 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) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.
(d) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.

3. In the underworld, to whom do the governing spirits send Andrea to be judged?
(a) Thor.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Perseus.

4. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?
(a) That he is a prisoner.
(b) That he still lives.
(c) That he was given a respectful burial.
(d) That is is well-respected.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision do Bel-Imperia and Horatio make as Balthazar and Lorenzo look on?

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

3. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

4. As Bel-Imperia calls for help after Lorenzo, Balthazar, Pedringano, and Serberine enter disguised, who grabs Bel-Imperia?

5. Who is Pedringano?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Portuguese ambassador do as he is leaving the king and Castile?

2. How is Alexandro going to be executed and how does he escape this fate?

3. Why does Hieronimo invite the third citizen to his house and what happens at the house?

4. Summarize how the general describes the events on the battlefield to the Spanish king and his men.

5. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3, who are the courtiers that report to the viceroy and what do they reveal?

6. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch from a hiding place, how does Bel-Imperia respond to Horatio's question about why she is still upset and what is Balthazar's response?

7. When Isabella's thoughts return to the men who killed her son in Act 3, Scene 8, what does she do?

8. Who is Pedringano and how does Lorenzo persuade him to help in the plot against Horatio?

9. Why does the king want Castile to convince Bel-Imperia to accept Balthazar's courtship?

10. How does the viceroy respond to Villuppo's offer to tell the truth about Balthazar and what does Villuppo tell him?

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