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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Hieronimo mistake for an avenging goddess?

2. After approaching the king, which of the characters does Hieronimo plan on killing?

3. After Bel-Imperia agrees to support Hieronimo's revenge, but before he can explain his plan, what happens?

4. The third citizen comes to Hieronimo regarding his ___'s murder.

5. Who does Lorenzo think gave Hieronimo the note revealing his and Balthazar's guilt?

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

Write an essay exploring how a desire for advancement, power, influence and control plays a role in attraction, both on a romantic and platonic level in the play. Think about why characters cultivate friendships or romances with certain characters and create enemies out of others.

Essay Topic 3

Both Christian and Roman mythological representations of the afterlife are depicted in the play. Write an essay comparing and contrasting these representations.

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