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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. What does Rosaura claim that Astolfo did to her?
(a) Promised her a fortune.
(b) Kept her as a servant.
(c) Whipped her for insolence.
(d) Ravished her.

2. What is Segismundo doing at this time?
(a) Flirting with Rosaura.
(b) In a deathlike sleep.
(c) Dueling with Astolfo.
(d) Sleeping with Clarnn.

3. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Clarin.
(c) Adolfo.
(d) Basilio.

4. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?
(a) Someone moaning and calling from nearby.
(b) The sound of a waterfall.
(c) A wolf's howl.
(d) A baby crying.

5. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?
(a) If Astolfo should marry.
(b) Whether he should allow Astolfo to retain his dukedom.
(c) Whether he should abdicate.
(d) Whether he will allow Segismundo to ascend the throne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who might Astolfo marry?

2. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

3. Who is the son of the current elderly king of Poland?

4. Who is probably relieved that Segismundo has been returned to the tower in disgrace?

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

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