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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the ambassador say the viceroy feels about the idea of marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

2. Who comes in, calms Bel-Imperia and leads her out after her soliloquy in act 3, Scene 9?

3. What is Lorenzo said to be doing in "boiling lead and the blood of innocents"?

4. From whom do the characters in the play obtain costumes?

5. What advice is given to Isabella in Act 3, Scene 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider whether this play functions as a criticism of justice and the justice system. Then write an essay supporting your point.

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

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

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