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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Second Scene (p. 346 - 351).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rosaura argue against Clotoldo's feeling of debt to Astolfo?
(a) That a man who is honorable would help any woman in distress.
(b) That because Astolfo does not remember saving Clotoldo, it doesn't matter.
(c) That Astolfo's honor is based on lies and is therefore non-existant.
(d) That Rosarua has guessed Clotoldo is her father and that supercedes any other obligation.

2. What are the two characters discussing?
(a) The retirement of the king.
(b) The rebellious riots.
(c) The drought and ruined crops.
(d) The sad situation of Segismundo.

3. Where does Caltaldo go at the end of this scene?
(a) To join with Segismundo's rebellious forces.
(b) To Basilio.
(c) To his lawyer to change his will.
(d) To contront Astolfo.

4. What is Caltaldo's final word on the subject?
(a) He will ask Estrella to talk to the Duke.
(b) He will go talk to Volente to stop Rosaura.
(c) He will have the king try the Duke on charges of rape.
(d) He will assist Rosaura.

5. How is Segismundo dressed?
(a) Like a peasant.
(b) In animal skins.
(c) In monk's robes.
(d) In his princely outfit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clotaldo say was all a dream?

2. What two characters are talking together?

3. At what is Basilio very skilled?

4. How does Segismundo act about being in the tower and the palace scene being all a dream?

5. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

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