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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 Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?
(a) Clotaldo claims it is not possible since Rosaura is the man's subject.
(b) Clotaldo kills Astolfo.
(c) Clotaldo appeals to Basilio.
(d) Clotaldo calls Astolfo to a dual.

2. Where is Segismundo engaged in the above activity in question #66?
(a) In an Inn near the docks.
(b) In the courtyard.
(c) In a the palace.
(d) In the prison tower.

3. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?
(a) To induct the person into his army.
(b) To murder any who comes within his grasp.
(c) To fine the person ten ducats.
(d) To ask his father to imprison the person.

4. What is Clotaldo's social status?
(a) A bonded servant.
(b) A serf.
(c) He is a nobleman.
(d) A tradesman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?

2. What might the idea of using a dream to convince Segismundo he has never left his cell be considered?

3. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?

4. Who arrives and learns of Segismundo's murder and what does he do?

5. What is likely to be Segismundo's performance as a king?

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