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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. What makes it possible for Clotaldo to convince Segismundo that the time in the palace was a dream?
(a) Because Clotaldo has never lied to Segismundo before.
(b) That Clotaldo knocked Segismundo hard enough over the head to give him amnesia.
(c) Segismundo's inexperience in the world.
(d) Because the fog is so bad, Segismundo can not see if there is actually a world outside the tower.

2. Who faces each off in a hallway in the palace?
(a) Rosaura and Clarnn.
(b) Basilio and Clotaldo.
(c) Clotaldo and Rosaura.
(d) Astolfo and Estrella.

3. What is ironic about Clotaldo's counsel to Segismundo?
(a) There not really anything ironic since Clataldo is above reproach.
(b) Clotaldo's behavior has not been that honorable as regards his daughter Rosaura.
(c) Caltaldo often dreams and in the dreams behaviors in a very cruel way.
(d) Clotaldo is secretly embezzeling money from the royal treasury.

4. What is likely to be Clotaldo's true feelings when he pronounces Astolfo as vile?
(a) That he believes Rosaura is lying about the whole situation.
(b) That he believes Astolfo was justified in raping Rosaura.
(c) That he plans to murder Astolfo in his sleep.
(d) That he does not hold Astolfo to much account.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

2. What does Basilio do to Rosaura and Clarnn?

3. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?

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

5. What seems to be a predominant characteristic of Clotaldo?

(see the answer key)

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