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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pedringano interact with his executioner?

2. How does Isabella feel about the tree from which Horatio was hanged?

3. Why is Isabella given advice in Act 3, Scene 8?

4. How does the ambassador say the viceroy feels about the idea of marriage between Balthazar and Bel-Imperia?

5. Which of the following characters does Hieronimo NOT ask to act in his play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how the concept of villain is defined through the characters in the play. Which characters function as villains? Do they share specific characteristics?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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