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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Andrea slain?
(a) In a battle.
(b) In the forest.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In his castle.

2. Which of the following characters is not present when a general reports to progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Spanish king.
(b) The Duke of Castile.
(c) Don Pedro.
(d) Hieronimo.

3. Once Villuppo tells the viceroy what happened to Balthazar, what does the viceroy say?
(a) The viceroy accuses Villuppo of accepting a bribe.
(b) The viceroy accuses Alexandro of accepting a bribe.
(c) The viceroy praises Alexandro's bravery.
(d) The viceroy praises Villuppo's bravery.

4. What does Villuppo reveal to the audience in an aside at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) That he lied.
(b) That Alexandro is not imprisoned.
(c) That he killed Balthazar.
(d) That Alexandro is guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?

2. How does the king greet Balthazar when he receives him as a prisoner?

3. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Which title does Balthazar hold?

5. How does the viceroy respond to Alexandro's claims about Balthazar?

(see the answer key)

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