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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. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?
(a) Two thieves caught in Muscovy.
(b) A rusted knight's sword.
(c) A message from the King of England.
(d) Rosaura and Clarnn.

2. How is Rosaura dressed?
(a) Like a man.
(b) In fine silk dresses.
(c) In flowing white robes.
(d) Like a peasant woman.

3. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?
(a) Angry.
(b) Pity and astonishment.
(c) Disbelieving.
(d) Indifferent.

4. How does Basilio likely feel about his treatment of Segismundo?
(a) Justified.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Wise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Astolfo hope to claim?

2. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?

3. What was Basilio's belief about his son Segismundo?

4. What does Rosaura reveal?

5. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?

(see the answer key)

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