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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) Confusing.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Wise.
(d) Fortunate.

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

3. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
(a) Astolfo.
(b) Clarin.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Segismundo.

4. What will happen if Segismundo fails in the task set before him?
(a) He will be executed.
(b) He will be exiled.
(c) Astolfo and Estrella will marry and jointly rule.
(d) He will be made a eunuch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Clotaldo's social status?

2. Who is Segismundo's tutor.

3. Who does Rosaura pursue to Poland?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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