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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. About whom does a courtier make a comment to the viceroy, saying that he is surprised could be filled with so much hate in regard to Balthazar's death?

2. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?

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

4. What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?

5. How does the audience know what Balthazar and Lorenzo are thinking as they secretly watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What advice does Lorenzo give Balthazar when Bel-Imperia is released?

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

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

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

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

9. Three men come in to seek justice from Hieronimo in his position as marshal. Describe the three complaints.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Christian and Roman mythological representations of the afterlife are depicted in the play. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these representations.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Hieronimo's play and Lorenzo's actions are similar. Consider whether both these characters can be considered directors and what the idea of a director or playwright means in the context of "The Spanish Tragedy."

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