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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 comes onto the scene and what does he do?
(a) Estrella who proposes marriage to Segismundo.
(b) Basilio who embraces his son.
(c) Astolfo who makes pays his respects to the new prince.
(d) Rosaura who accosts Clotoldo.

2. What makes it possible for Clotaldo to convince Segismundo that the time in the palace was a dream?
(a) Because Clotaldo has never lied to Segismundo before.
(b) That Clotaldo knocked Segismundo hard enough over the head to give him amnesia.
(c) Segismundo's inexperience in the world.
(d) Because the fog is so bad, Segismundo can not see if there is actually a world outside the tower.

3. Who is probably relieved that Segismundo has been returned to the tower in disgrace?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Astrea.
(d) Astolfo and Estrella.

4. What does Basilio confide to Clotaldo?
(a) That his recent escapade was probably all an error.
(b) That Basiolio is naming Astolfo as his successor.
(c) That Basilio is naming Estrella as his successor.
(d) That Clotaldo is really Basilio's illegitimate son and should be king.

5. What will happen if Segismundo fails in the task set before him?
(a) He will be made a eunuch.
(b) He will be executed.
(c) He will be exiled.
(d) Astolfo and Estrella will marry and jointly rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Segismundo respond to what Clotaldo tells him?

2. From where has Rosaura traveled?

3. How is Segismundo dressed?

4. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?

5. What does Segismundo say when he awakes?

(see the answer key)

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