1. What excuse does Villuppo give for lying about Balthazar's death?
(a) He says he hates Alexandro.
(b) He says he wanted to kill Balthazar.
(c) He says Balthazar desired to escape.
(d) He says he wanted to gain the viceroy's favor.

2. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio return to the banquet after their private conversation, where does Lorenzo say Horatio's soul is headed soon?
(a) "Eternal night."
(b) "Sadness."
(c) "Trap of marriage."
(d) "True love."

3. Immediately after Hieronimo and Isabella lament the death of Horatio and talk about how happy he was at dinner, what does Hieronimo do?
(a) Promises to comfort his wife.
(b) Arranges a proper burial for Horatio.
(c) Acts like the body is of a stranger and calls for Horatio.
(d) Begins to plan his revenge on the men who killed Horatio.

4. When the procession in Act 1, Scene 2 passes by the king, to whom does the king demand a reward be given?
(a) Lorenzo and Balthazar.
(b) All the soldiers.
(c) Horatio and Balthazar.
(d) Andrea and Lorenzo.

5. What is the punishment that is meted out to Alexandro?
(a) He is to be hanged.
(b) He is to be burned.
(c) He is to be shot.
(d) He is to be beheaded.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which of the following does the Ambassador NOT do in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. To whom does the king send a message via the Portuguese ambassador regarding the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?

4. In the myth referenced in the play, what does Proserpine bring with her when she returns to the Earth?

5. Who is Castile?

(see the answer key)

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