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

2. What do Astolfo and Estrella each desire?
(a) The death of Rosaura.
(b) To marry each other.
(c) To be named heir to the throne of Poland.
(d) The treasure of Muscovy.

3. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?
(a) Violante.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Anne.

4. Where does Act 1, Second Scene take place?
(a) In the tower.
(b) At Clotaldo's home.
(c) A hallway in the Royal palace.
(d) In an inn in Warsaw.

5. To whom is Clotaldo ever loyal?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Rosaura.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?

2. Who comes onto the scene and what does he do?

3. What does Astolfo hope to claim?

4. If he is returned to the tower, what will Clotaldo tell him?

5. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?

(see the answer key)

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