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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?

2. At the end of Act 3, Scene 1, what are the fates of Villuppo and Alexandro?

3. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?

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

5. Which of the following literary devices are used to begin Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Alexandro's fate at the end of Act 3, Scene 1 and what are the viceroy's plans?

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

4. To whom does Bel-Imperia find herself attracted after Andrea's death and why does she resolve to love him?

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

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

7. In the Underworld, what fate does the soul of Andrea face and who decides this fate?

8. How does Hieronimo initially react to finding Horatio's body?

9. When the Portuguese ask Hieronimo to lead them to Lorenzo, where does Hieronimo say Lorenzo is?

10. How does Spain win the battle against Portugal and who are they key players?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay evaluating how rhyming and blank un-rhyming verse are used to express the mood of particular characters or scenes.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating how female power manifests itself verbally throughout the play.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay evaluating Revenge as a hero. Do you think that he fits the bill for being a hero? Why or why not?

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