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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is contained in the box that Lorenzo gives a servant and says must remain closed?

2. Why does Isabella run out as the maid tries to call her at the end of Act 3, Scene 8?

3. After dismissing the first two citizens in Act 3, Scene 13, for whom does Hieronimo mistake the third citizen?

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

5. How does Hieronimo fix the problems of the two citizens that have similar issues to each other?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The central themes revenge represents are the inevitability and rightness of justice. Write an essay exploring how these themes come into play in "The Spanish Tragedy."

Essay Topic 2

Research the idea of morality plays, then write an essay exploring how this play compares with a morality play in content and form. How is it similar? How is it different?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring how Hieronimo's play and Lorenzo's actions are similar. Consider whether both these characters can be considered directors and what the idea of a director or playwright means in the context of "The Spanish Tragedy."

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