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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Hieronimo, left alone, imagines himself pleading for justice first before the king, and then before who?

3. When Bel-Imperia berates Hieronimo for being slow in taking revenge, what does she accuse him of?

4. Hieronimo calls to Pedringano, and Lorenzo follows him and tells Pedringano that Bel-Imperia has been hidden by whom?

5. What is contained in the box that Lorenzo gives a servant and says must remain closed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining how Thomas Kyd uses literary devices to influence the flow of "The Spanish Tragedy." Be sure to refer to at least three literary devices in your essay,

Essay Topic 2

Isabella considers taking herbal remedies but decides that they will not be effective. Evaluate the role of healing and medicine in the novel, writing an essay showing how these themes play out in the context of "The Spanish Tragedy."

Essay Topic 3

In Act 1, Scene 2, a clear contrast is seen between the civility of the king and the barbarity of battle. Write an essay exploring how this contrast plays a role in the play as a whole.

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