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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. Of whom is Astolfo the son?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Recisunda.
(c) Clorilene.
(d) Clotaldo.

2. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.
(a) Foolhardy.
(b) Wise.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Confusing.

3. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?
(a) He knows the secret of the tower.
(b) He is an accomplished assassin.
(c) He is actually an illegetimate son of Basilio.
(d) He is a spy for the king of Great Britian.

4. What characteristic of Rosaura's might prove a weakness?
(a) Her disloyalty.
(b) Her charisma.
(c) Her timidity.
(d) Her single mindedness.

5. What could be said of Rosaura by her statements at the end of this scene?
(a) That she blames everyone for not helping her.
(b) That she is taking charge of her own destiny.
(c) That she realizes that she was wrong to be so concerned with her honor.
(d) That she is so discouraged, she's leaving for Muscovy immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might the idea of using a dream to convince Segismundo he has never left his cell be considered?

2. What is likely to happen given that the story is incomplete and the foreshadowing that has taken place up to this point?

3. How does Clotaldo respond to Segismundo?

4. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?

5. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?

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