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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, First Scene (p. 293-303).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?
(a) To murder any who comes within his grasp.
(b) To fine the person ten ducats.
(c) To ask his father to imprison the person.
(d) To induct the person into his army.

2. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clarin.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Adolfo.

3. What do the mountainous Polish countryside partially obscure?
(a) Segismundo's army on the slopes.
(b) A valley of plenty.
(c) An army coming through the pass.
(d) A tower.

4. What is the relationship of the answer to question #4 to Astolfo?
(a) None.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Half-siblings.
(d) Aunt and nephew.

5. What does Astolfo hope to claim?
(a) The sword of truth.
(b) The reward for killing the dragon.
(c) The Duchy of Westminister.
(d) The throne to Poland.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Clotaldo's social status?

4. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?

5. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?

(see the answer key)

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