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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Second Scene (p. 303-313).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who might Astolfo marry?
(a) Clarina.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Estrella.
(d) Rosaura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clotaldo urge Rosaura to do?

2. What does Basilio want to do?

3. What has Segismundo done in response to Basilio's announcement?

4. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?

5. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

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