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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?
(a) So he can better conduct an investigation.
(b) Because she is annoying him.
(c) Because he wants to pretend that Horatio is alive.
(d) Because grief is unladylike.

3. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?
(a) Balthazar grew up with Andrea.
(b) Balthazar killed Andrea.
(c) Balthazar is Andrea's love.
(d) Balthazar is Andrea's cousin.

4. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?
(a) He is calm.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He is relieved.

5. What is primarily demonstrated by the presence of the third citizen in this scene?
(a) Hieronimo's generosity.
(b) Hieronimo's increasing state of grief and possible insanity.
(c) The theme of kindness to strangers.
(d) Friendship between two social classes.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Bel-Imperia calls for help after Lorenzo, Balthazar, Pedringano, and Serberine enter disguised, who grabs Bel-Imperia?

2. In Act 3, Scene 10, of what does a servant reassure Lorenzo and Balthazar?

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

4. Who brings Andrea back to the living from the underworld?

5. Why does Isabella run out as the maid tries to call her at the end of Act 3, Scene 8?

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