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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. In Act 3, Scene 9, what does Bel-Imperia soliloquize about?
(a) Her dislike for Balthazar.
(b) Her anger at the Hangman for killing Pedringano.
(c) Her frustration at Lorenzo for keeping her prisoner.
(d) Her frustration with her father for trying to marry her to Balthazar.

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

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

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

5. After Balthazar and Bel-Imperia banter about who loves whom, Bel-Imperia leaves having __________.
(a) Convinced Balthazar that she loves him.
(b) Pesuaded Balthazar that she will kill him.
(c) Persuaded Lorenzo that she will exact revenge.
(d) Convinced Balthazar that she doesn't love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the ambassador say the viceroy feels about the idea of marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

2. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?

3. How does Pedringano interact with his executioner?

4. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?

5. If Balthazar and Bel-Imperia have a son, over which country will he be king?

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