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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) So Alexandro can be executed.
(b) So Alexandro can be released.
(c) So Alexandro can be rewarded.
(d) So Alexandro can be questioned.

2. Why does Balthazar come to visit Bel-Imperia in the Spanish court?
(a) To court her.
(b) To reveal Andrea's guilt.
(c) To trick her.
(d) To kill her.

3. How does the viceroy react when Alexandro protests his innocence?
(a) He dismisses his sentence.
(b) He refuses to listen.
(c) He says he feels sorry for him.
(d) He screams at him.

4. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) The Imperial Gardens.
(b) The Portuguese court.
(c) The Spanish castle.
(d) The battlefield.

5. Who are the two warriors/courtiers with whom the viceroy speaks in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Alexandro and Villupo.
(b) Don Pedro and Hieronimo.
(c) Balthazar and Alexandro.
(d) Lorenzo and Horatio.

6. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) A teacup.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A knife.
(d) A glove.

7. How can the language of the viceroy's soliloquy (really an aside) in Act 1, Scene 3 be described?
(a) Ravingly mad.
(b) Politely understated.
(c) Subtly depressing.
(d) Emotionally extravagant.

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

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

10. How does Revenge respond to the Ghost's complaints that he doesn't want to watch his friend being slain?
(a) Revenge picked the wrong man to kill.
(b) Soon he will see what he wants to see.
(c) He doesn't get to pick what he sees.
(d) Revenge will only do what he wants to do.

11. How do the king and his people celebrate their victory in the battle against Portugal?
(a) With a new war.
(b) With a parade.
(c) With a ball.
(d) With a feast.

12. What does Lorenzo promise he will do while Balthazar distracts himself with sport and partying?
(a) Convince the viceroy to give Balthazar money.
(b) Convince Bel-Imperia to love Balthazar.
(c) Convince Revenge to save Balthazar.
(d) Convince the king to make Balthazar a general.

13. Where was Andrea slain?
(a) In his castle.
(b) In a cave.
(c) In the forest.
(d) In a battle.

14. Who accompanies the Ghost who appears in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Disaster.
(c) Terror.
(d) Hatred.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?

2. What comment does Villuppo make to his courtier about Alexandro's friendship with Andrea?

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

4. Who is the king's nephew?

5. When Pedringano appears on stage for the first time, of what does Lorenzo remind him?

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