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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 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 plans to murder Astolfo in his sleep.
(c) That he does not hold Astolfo to much account.
(d) That he believes Astolfo was justified in raping Rosaura.

2. How are Recisunda and Clorilene related?
(a) They are not related.
(b) They are sisters.
(c) Aunt and niece.
(d) Cousins.

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

4. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Basilio.
(c) No one.
(d) Astolfo.

5. What is the setting at the opening of this act?
(a) An Inn at the docks.
(b) The throne room.
(c) The prison tower.
(d) In Muscovy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?

2. What does Rosaura claim that Astolfo did to her?

3. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.

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

5. What two characters are talking together?

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