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

2. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?
(a) A message from the King of England.
(b) Rosaura and Clarnn.
(c) Two thieves caught in Muscovy.
(d) A rusted knight's sword.

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

4. How does Clotaldo feel about these revelations?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Saddened.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

5. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?
(a) Locks her in Segismundo's tower.
(b) Threatens her with lashes.
(c) Offers his assistance.
(d) Tells her he can do nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in the tower drugged?

2. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

3. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.

4. Who is Segismundo's tutor.

5. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?

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