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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Second Scene (p. 336-340).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did they get Segismundo back to his cell in the tower?
(a) They forced him at swordpoint to walk back.
(b) They put him in the king's carriage.
(c) Servants and Clarnn carried him.
(d) Segismundo is still at the castle and merely dreaming that he is back in his cell.

2. What is likely to happen given that the story is incomplete and the foreshadowing that has taken place up to this point?
(a) Segismundo will kill his father.
(b) Segismundo will marry Astrea.
(c) Segismundo will commit suicide.
(d) Segismundo will escape from the tower.

3. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?
(a) Inane.
(b) Brutal.
(c) Submissive.
(d) Obedient.

4. What may be foreshadowed about Segismundo's future behavior in this scene?
(a) That Segismundo will end up killing his father.
(b) That Astrea and Segismundo will marry.
(c) That he will act more honorably and humanely.
(d) That Clarnn will be hanged to silence him.

5. What do Segismundo's guards wear?
(a) Black armor.
(b) Hip-high boots.
(c) Masks.
(d) Plumed hats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this scene open?

2. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

3. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?

4. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

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

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