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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the viceroy respond to Alexandro's claims about Balthazar?
(a) He wants to take a search party to find him immediately.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is ecstatic.
(d) He does not believe him.

2. After her imaginary journey, to what do Isabella's thoughts return?
(a) Her faith in God.
(b) The men who killed her son.
(c) Her desire for death.
(d) Her husband.

3. Why does Isabella run out as the maid tries to call her at the end of Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) She runs out in a near-insane search for the men who killed her son.
(b) She runs out because she is tired of listening to the maid.
(c) She runs out because she becomes confused about where she is.
(d) She runs out to look for Horatio.

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

5. Which of the following characters' motives are exposed and explained in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Bel-Imperia's.
(b) The king's.
(c) Balthazar's.
(d) The ambassador's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hieronimo urge Isabella to be calm and conceal her grief after Horatio's death?

2. How is Hieronimo dressed when he comes out to investigate Bel-Imperia's calls for help?

3. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?

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

5. Why doesn't Hieronimo kill himself?

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