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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Second Scene (p. 303-313).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?
(a) That they marry.
(b) That she is in love with Segismundo.
(c) That she should become his mistress.
(d) That she go join a nunnery.

2. What is likely to be Segismundo's performance as a king?
(a) No worse than his father.
(b) Quite good because he had a private tutor for many years and knows a lot.
(c) Horrid and beastly.
(d) His father would never consider making Segismundo king.

3. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.
(a) Exile him to Russia.
(b) Marry him to Clarnn.
(c) Give him one chance to redeem himself.
(d) Have him executed.

4. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Clarin.

5. What does Rosaura's horse do?
(a) Bites Basilio.
(b) Throws Rosaura.
(c) Becomes lame.
(d) Kicks Aldolfo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?

2. What other relationship is probably similar to that between Astolfo and Rosaura?

3. How does Basilio likely feel about his treatment of Segismundo?

4. What does Clotaldo urge Rosaura to do?

5. What does Rosaura reply to Clotaldo's question about the item in #26?

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