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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?
(a) He says he wanted to kill Balthazar.
(b) He says he wanted to gain the viceroy's favor.
(c) He says Balthazar desired to escape.
(d) He says he hates Alexandro.

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, how does Revenge respond to the Ghost's question about why he's being made to sit through a celebration of the man who killed him?
(a) Revenge says that he likes seeing the Ghost's pain.
(b) Revenge says the characters are not as happy as they seem.
(c) Revenge says the joy of all characters will be turned to misery.
(d) Revenge says that he is actually the guilty one.

3. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.
(b) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
(c) Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.
(d) Promise to kill Horatio.

4. How does the king interpret the the use of warriors in the play presented at his banquet?
(a) He has no interpretation.
(b) As an insult to his abilities.
(c) As a threat to his safety.
(d) As representative of his own status as a warrior.

5. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Spain has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(b) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.
(c) Portugal has won the war and will pay Spain a tribute.
(d) Portugal has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Bel-Imperia when Balthazar arrives in the Spanish court?

2. How does the ambassador prove to the viceroy that Balthazar is alive?

3. What reason does the king give Castile for the marriage between Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?

4. Which of the following describes the viceroy's complaints at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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