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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king tell Castile to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Meet Balthazar privately.
(b) Pray to God to bring Andrea back.
(c) Pay a higher ransom to obtain Balthazar.
(d) Convince Bel-Imperia to open her heart to Balthazar.

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

3. Who does the viceroy ask to bring Alexandro to him in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Castile.
(b) Pedringano.
(c) Villuppo.
(d) The courtier.

4. Who took Balthazar prisoner during the battle between Portugal and Spain?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Horatio.
(c) Balthazar.
(d) Lorenzo.

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

6. What does Castile say about Bel-Imperia's feelings for Balthazar in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She does not love him.
(b) She wants to express her love for him.
(c) She is only pretending not to love him.
(d) She will never love him.

7. 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) Spain has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(c) Portugal has been defeated and the tribute will be paid.
(d) Spain has won the war and will pay Portugal a tribute.

8. 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) Andrea and Lorenzo.
(d) Horatio and Balthazar.

9. When Pedringano appears on stage for the first time, of what does Lorenzo remind him?
(a) That he saved Pedringano's love.
(b) That he rescued Pedringano from drowning.
(c) That Pedringano still owes him money.
(d) That he saved Pedringano from punishment.

10. In what language do Hieronimo and Isabella speak a dirge as they carry Horatio's body away?
(a) Portuguese.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Latin.

11. To what play is The Spanish Tragedy a sequel?
(a) "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
(b) "The First Part of Hieronimo."
(c) "The Jew of Malta."
(d) "The Merry Wives of Windsor."

12. Why is Andrea told he is brought back from the underworld?
(a) To see how to write a play.
(b) To understand the hatred of humanity.
(c) To see revenge taken on the man who killed him.
(d) To kill his best friend.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the god of the dead?

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

3. Why is Hieronimo expected at the king's banquet in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

5. Which of the following characters does not have a say in the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

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