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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the viceroy command Alexandro's imprisonment?
(a) He believes that he is a poor soldier.
(b) He believes that he is lying about Villuppo's guilt.
(c) He wants Villuppo to admit his lie.
(d) He believes that he killed Balthazar.

3. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?
(a) With a feast.
(b) With a ball.
(c) With a new war.
(d) With a parade.

4. Which title does Balthazar hold?
(a) Viceroy.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Ambassador.

5. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?
(a) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.
(b) Convince the viceroy to give Balthazar money.
(c) Convince the king to make Balthazar a general.
(d) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the god of the dead?

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?

3. Why is Proserpine allowed to return to earth for six months of the year?

4. 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?

5. What is the relationship between Balthazar and Andrea?

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