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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Clotoldo attempt to compromise with Rosaura?
(a) Tells her he'll find her a husband that won't care if she's a virgin.
(b) Offers her one thousand gold coins.
(c) Tells her he will name her his heir.
(d) Tells her that if she doesn't stop talking about this situation, she'll have to return home.

2. What did Basilio proclaim?
(a) That Clotolda was his heir apparent.
(b) A day of fasting and repentance.
(c) That Astolfo and Estrella would marry and rule jointly.
(d) That Segismundo was to be exiled.

3. What does Segismundo say he ought to do to Clotaldo?
(a) Have him proclaimed Lord Chancellor.
(b) Have him crowned as king.
(c) Have him exiled.
(d) Have him executed.

4. With what does the rebellion against the king begin?
(a) No one is rebelling against the rightful king.
(b) Freeing of all political prisoners.
(c) A cheer and a toast.
(d) An act of mercy.

5. What does the character in the answer to #110 hear while complaining?
(a) A mockingbird.
(b) The sound of Astolfo fighting with Duke Muscovy.
(c) Rosuara's voice.
(d) The sound of trumpets and drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rosaura encounters Clotaldo, of what does she speak?

2. How is Segismundo dressed?

3. By allowing Caltaldo to leave, what does Segismundo demonstrate?

4. What makes it possible for Clotaldo to convince Segismundo that the time in the palace was a dream?

5. What does Clarnn fail to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Clotaldo returned to the palace in such haste?

2. How does Clotaldo's waffling about this issue demonstrate the extent of the patriarchal culture in which he lives?

3. Perhaps the most logical of all the character's words and actions takes place now as Rosaura rebuts Clotaldo's claiming honor as a reason he cannot harm Astolfo. What is Rosaura's rationale as to why Clotoldo can honorably help her.

4. When this scene opens what is happening with Clarnn?

5. How does Segismundo respond?

6. How does Segismundo respond to the idea that the right thing should be done even if one is dreaming?

7. How do Clotaldo's actions in this scene give the audience a glimpse into a possible positive characteristic of the man?

8. What is ironic about the ending of this scene?

9. Does the king deserve Clotaldo's loyalty?

10. What does Clotaldo reply when Segismundo bemoans his fate?

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