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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. Who is Segismundo's tutor.
(a) Clotaldo.
(b) Clarin.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Basilio.

2. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?
(a) He is old and tired.
(b) He has no desire to abdicate.
(c) He has been caught in corruption.
(d) He wants to marry a commoner.

3. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.
(a) Have him executed.
(b) Give him one chance to redeem himself.
(c) Marry him to Clarnn.
(d) Exile him to Russia.

4. Who is the son of the current elderly king of Poland?
(a) Clarin.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Astolfo.

5. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Elizabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Clotaldo leave with Violante?

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

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

4. What is ironic about Clotaldo's counsel to Segismundo?

5. Who closely questions Clarnn?

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