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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters' motives are exposed and explained in Act 2, Scene 3?

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

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

4. Does Castile give a time frame for the marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

5. Where is the viceroy when he speaks with two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Castile say to Bel-Imperia when she looks sad regarding her impending marriage to Balthazar?

2. How does Spain win the battle against Portugal and who are they key players?

3. The viceroy rants to his courtiers about what in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. When Andrea first introduces himself in the play, what facets of his life does he mention?

5. Why does Hieronimo consider killing himself and why does he decide not to?

6. Who brings the Ghost of Andrea back to the land of the living and why?

7. Describe Hieronimo's play, including whom he plans to include on stage.

8. Whom does Balthazar request for a companion as prisoner and why?

9. How does the viceroy respond to Villuppo's offer to tell the truth about Balthazar and what does Villuppo tell him?

10. As Balthazar and Lorenzo watch from a hiding place, how does Bel-Imperia respond to Horatio's question about why she is still upset and what is Balthazar's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the differences between honor in men and women in "The Spanish Tragedy." How are the definitions of honor different for the genders? What examples do we see of this?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining how Thomas Kyd uses literary devices to influence the flow of "The Spanish Tragedy." Be sure to refer to at least three literary devices in your essay,

Essay Topic 3

In Act 1, Scene 2, a clear contrast is seen between the civility of the king and the barbarity of battle. Write an essay exploring how this contrast plays a role in the play as a whole.

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