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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. What does the viceroy confirm with the two warriors/courtiers in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

3. What does Bel-Imperia drop after her visit with Balthazar in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. At the end of Act 3, Scene 1, what are the fates of Villuppo and Alexandro?

5. Why does the viceroy order that Alexandro be brought to him in Act 3, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuse does Lorenzo give Bel-Imperia for imprisoning her?

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

3. Why does Hieronimo invite the third citizen to his house and what happens at the house?

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

5. Describe Hieronimo's confusion about Horatio's body after his initial recognition?

6. Who is Pedringano and how does Lorenzo persuade him to help in the plot against Horatio?

7. Describe the conversation that the courtier and Villuppo have about Alexandro's guilt in Act 3, Scene 1.

8. Describe the journey that Andrea takes through the Underworld.

9. What happens to reveal Pedringano's innocence after his execution?

10. As Bel-Imperia and Horatio decide to marry and return to the banquet, what does Lorenzo say will happen to Horatio and what does he mean by this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

In Act 2, Scene 3, the king tells Castile to convince Bel-Imperia to open her heart to Balthazar. Write an essay exploring how the hierarchy of power within the play affects the audience interpretation of events in this and other instances.

Essay Topic 3

Consider whether this play functions as a criticism of justice and the justice system. Then write an essay supporting your point.

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