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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the viceroy say that he will do after the marriage of Bel-Imperia and Balthazar?

2. What has Revenge been doing while Bel-Imperia and Balthazar are planning their wedding and Hieronimo is agreeing to meet Lorenzo?

3. How does Balthazar respond to Bel-Imperia's rejection?

4. Which of the following does Isabella not consider in Act 3, Scene 8?

5. After her imaginary journey, to what do Isabella's thoughts return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The connection between Lorenzo and his Portuguese counterpart, Villuppo, allows for foreshadowing in what happens in the Spanish court. Write an essay exploring how this connection and others in the two courts support foreshadowing in the play.

Essay Topic 2

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."

Essay Topic 3

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."

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