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

2. To whom does the king send a message via the Portuguese ambassador regarding the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?
(a) Castile.
(b) Balthazar.
(c) The viceroy.
(d) Lorenzo.

3. What does Alexandro beg the viceroy to allow him to do in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Travel.
(b) Kill Villuppo.
(c) Seek vengeance.
(d) Speak.

4. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Tell the king that Balthazar has sent his regards.
(b) Tell the king the ransom has been paid.
(c) Promise to kill Horatio.
(d) Promise to pass the king's message to the viceroy.

5. When the king arrives, what reason does Balthazar whisper to Bel-Imperia that he is still alive?
(a) Because he loves her.
(b) Because the Spanish are coming for him.
(c) Because he is being held for ransom.
(d) Because he is a spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch, why does Bel-Imperia tell Horatio she is still upset?

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

3. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Who is Pedringano?

5. What does Alexandro tell the viceroy about Balthazar?

(see the answer key)

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