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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. How does Pedringano say he found out about Bel-Imperia and Horatio's relationship?
(a) By spying on them in the garden.
(b) By seeing love letters she sent Horatio.
(c) By the admission of Bel-Imperia.
(d) By overhearing the maids talking about it.

2. Whom does Balthazar request as his companion when he is captured?
(a) Balthazar.
(b) Hieronimo.
(c) Lorenzo.
(d) Horatio.

3. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Convince Bel-Imperia to open her heart to Balthazar.
(b) Pray to God to bring Andrea back.
(c) Pay a higher ransom to obtain Balthazar.
(d) Meet Balthazar privately.

4. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Alexandro and Villupo.
(b) Don Pedro and Hieronimo.
(c) Balthazar and Alexandro.
(d) Lorenzo and Horatio.

5. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Promise to kill Horatio.
(b) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
(c) Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.
(d) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?

2. How is Hieronimo dressed when he comes out to investigate Bel-Imperia's calls for help?

3. What does the viceroy complain about as he enters the stage in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. How does Revenge respond to the Ghost's complaints that he doesn't want to watch his friend being slain?

5. In what language do Hieronimo and Isabella speak a dirge as they carry Horatio's body away?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does it become apparent why Hieronimo asked for a key to the king's box seats and why did he do so?

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

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

4. What does Hieronimo start doing in front of the king to cause the king to ask what is wrong with him?

5. Why does Lorenzo plot to kill Serberine and whom does he employ to help him carry out his plan?

6. Describe the journey that Andrea takes through the Underworld.

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

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

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

10. Why did Villuppo lie about Alexandro's guilt and what punishment is he given for his lies?

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