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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. In the Spanish court, who pleads with Horatio to tell her more about the circumstances of Andrea's death, referring poetically to how much she loved him?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Lorenza.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Elizabeth.

2. When the procession in Act 1, Scene 2 passes by the king, to whom does the king demand a reward be given?
(a) Lorenzo and Balthazar.
(b) Horatio and Balthazar.
(c) All the soldiers.
(d) Andrea and Lorenzo.

3. Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?
(a) The king.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) Bel-Imperia.
(d) Castile.

4. Which of the following themes characterizes Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Grief.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Dishonesty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Horatio hesitate to tell the story of Andrea's death in the Spanish court?

3. Which of the following statements describes the depiction of the afterlife in Act 3, Scene 8?

4. Who is the king's nephew?

5. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?

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