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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Isabella feel about the tree from which Horatio was hanged?

2. What does Hieronimo give Castile when he comes in to see how the stage is coming along for the play?

3. Who does Lorenzo think gave Hieronimo the note revealing his and Balthazar's guilt?

4. Which of the following characters does Hieronimo NOT ask to act in his play?

5. Which of the following does Isabella not consider in Act 3, Scene 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Imagery of both the pre-Christian idea of the Underworld and Christian idea of heaven are presented in the play. Write an essay exploring the reason for and differences between these two examples of imagery.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring the differences between honor in men and women in "The Spanish Tragedy." How are the definitions of honor different for the genders? What examples do we see of this?

Essay Topic 3

The connection between Lorenzo and his Portuguese counterpart, Villuppo, allows for foreshadowing in what happens in the Spanish court. Write an essay exploring how this connection and others in the two courts support foreshadowing in the play.

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