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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Second Scene (p. 346 - 351).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?
(a) Threatens her with lashes.
(b) Locks her in Segismundo's tower.
(c) Offers his assistance.
(d) Tells her he can do nothing.

2. How does Segismundo handle being addressed as Prince?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He faints.
(c) He calls them liars and demands they leave.
(d) He is haughty.

3. How does Clotaldo respond to Segismundo?
(a) Says Segismundo will be executed for murdering the servant.
(b) Says Segismundo never left his cell.
(c) Says Rosuara is his daughter and Clotaldo wants to duel Segismundo for her honor.
(d) Says Segismundo will still be king.

4. What does Segusmundo command at the end of this scene?
(a) Clarnn to dual Astolfo for Rosaura's honor.
(b) An army.
(c) Rosaura to return to Muscovy.
(d) His dog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What in this scene is a possible theme of this work?

2. What does Segismundo occasionally wonder about throughout the rest of the story?

3. What does Clarnn fail to do?

4. How did they get Segismundo back to his cell in the tower?

5. What is the setting at the opening of this act?

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