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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. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.
(a) Wise.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Foolhardy.
(d) Confusing.

2. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?
(a) Grave.
(b) Slight.
(c) He turns out not to be the cause of her dishonor.
(d) He can easily pay out a few gold pieces to take care of it.

3. What does Rosaura claim that Astolfo did to her?
(a) Whipped her for insolence.
(b) Promised her a fortune.
(c) Kept her as a servant.
(d) Ravished her.

4. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?
(a) That she go join a nunnery.
(b) That they marry.
(c) That she should become his mistress.
(d) That she is in love with Segismundo.

5. What does Clotaldo urge Rosaura to do?
(a) Secretly poison Astolfo.
(b) Drop the matter of her honor and go home.
(c) Seek a champion to duel Astolfo for her honor.
(d) Use her sword and duel Astolfo herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the son of the current elderly king of Poland?

2. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

3. What does Basilio do to Rosaura and Clarnn?

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

5. What other relationship is probably similar to that between Astolfo and Rosaura?

(see the answer key)

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