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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. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?
(a) Someone moaning and calling from nearby.
(b) A wolf's howl.
(c) A baby crying.
(d) The sound of a waterfall.

2. Who arrives as Basilio departs?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Clarnn.

3. What is Rosaura's response to Caltaldo's compromise?
(a) She says that Caltaldo is a coward.
(b) That she will seduce Segismundo and have him save her honor.
(c) That she will kill the duke herself.
(d) That she will kill Caltaldo.

4. How is Clarnn addressed?
(a) King.
(b) Scoundrel.
(c) Master.
(d) Prince.

5. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?
(a) Agrees she has a legitimate grievance.
(b) Tells her to grow up and quit whining.
(c) Tells her that most women get into the same sort of situation and don't feel the need to do something about it.
(d) Pretends he doesn't hear her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rosaura reply to Clotaldo's question about the item in #26?

2. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?

3. What is ironic about Clotaldo's counsel to Segismundo?

4. What is Segismundo's reaction when Estrella walks in?

5. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

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