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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hieronimo, in madness, start digging in the ground?
(a) So that he can crawl into the Underworld.
(b) To create a grave for Lorenzo before he kills him.
(c) So Horatio can emerge from his grave and show the king his wounds.
(d) To find the glove that Bel-Imperia gave Horatio.

2. 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.

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

4. Why does Lorenzo tell Castile that he has kept Hieronimo from the king?
(a) Because Hieronimo is unstable.
(b) Because Hieronimo will prevent the marraige of Balthazar.
(c) Because Hieronimo will remind the king of Horatio.
(d) Because he is afraid Hieronimo will reveal his crime.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

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

3. After Hieronimo discovers that Balthazar and Lorenzo were definitely behind Horatio's murder, what does he decide to do?

4. What will Isabella become on her imaginary journey?

5. What does Hieronimo talk about in his soliloquy in Act 4, Scene 3 that is spurring his revenge of Horatio's death?

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