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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 does Clotaldo not reveal at this point?
(a) That he is Rosaura's father.
(b) That he is really Segismundo's father.
(c) That he knows the whereabouts of Segismundo's mother.
(d) That he allowed Segismundo visitors regularly.

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

3. Of whom is Astolfo the son?
(a) Recisunda.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Clotaldo.
(d) Clorilene.

4. Upon exploring, what does Rosaura find?
(a) The road to Warsaw.
(b) A peasant's cottage to stay in for the night.
(c) A knight's rusted sword.
(d) Segismundo in chains in a tower.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is likely to be Segismundo's performance as a king?

2. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?

3. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

4. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?

5. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?

(see the answer key)

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