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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Pedringano says he does not know whom Bel-Imperia is in love with, how does Lorenzo respond?
(a) He drops the subject.
(b) He draws his sword.
(c) He begins crying in despair.
(d) He sighs in frustration.

3. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?
(a) That he is a prisoner.
(b) That he was given a respectful burial.
(c) That is is well-respected.
(d) That he still lives.

4. After finding out that Bel-Imperia has feelings for Horatio, what does Lorenzo say must happen for Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar?
(a) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is smarter than Horatio.
(b) Horatio must be taken out of the picture.
(c) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is stronger than Horatio.
(d) Bel-Imperia must be convinced Balthazar is richer than Horatio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Balthazar and Lorenzo find a hiding place to listen and watch Bel-Imperia and Horatio talk?

2. What story does Villuppo tell the viceroy about what happened to Balthazar?

3. What does the general report about the progress of Spain's war with Portugal in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?

5. Which of the following is not a way that the Scene 1 in the play acts?

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