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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) He is not invited.
(b) To cater the party.
(c) To deliver the tribute.
(d) To provide the entertainment.

2. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?
(a) "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
(b) "The First Part of Hieronimo."
(c) "The Merry Wives of Windsor."
(d) "The Jew of Malta."

3. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A glove.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A knife.
(d) A teacup.

4. Which of the following does the viceroy not lament during his aside to his two courtiers?
(a) Being defeated.
(b) Balthazar being lost to him.
(c) Spending too much money on the war.
(d) Having not killed enough enemies.

5. Why does Balthazar come to visit Bel-Imperia in the Spanish court?
(a) To kill her.
(b) To reveal Andrea's guilt.
(c) To court her.
(d) To trick her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What did Horatio insist happen to Andrea's body after his death?

4. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?

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