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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who gives Isabella advice in Act 3, Scene 8?

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

4. After Hieronimo discovers that Balthazar and Lorenzo were definitely behind Horatio's murder, what does he decide to do?

5. Whom will Isabella find on her imaginary journey?

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 evaluating how rhyming and blank un-rhyming verse are used to express the mood of particular characters or scenes.

Essay Topic 3

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

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