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

Short Answer Questions

1. After approaching the king, which of the characters does Hieronimo plan on killing?

2. Who does Lorenzo say can get messages through to Bel-Imperia?

3. When Hieronimo is reminded by the citizens of Horatio, he brings out what prop?

4. What does Hieronimo do to the documents presented by the first two citizens (the ones who have similar complaints)?

5. How does Hieronimo fix the problems of the two citizens that have similar issues to each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Research the idea of morality plays, then write an essay exploring how this play compares with a morality play in content and form. How is it similar? How is it different?

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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