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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 did Clotaldo leave with Violante?
(a) Nothing; he does not know Violante.
(b) A book of verse.
(c) A token to identify his son.
(d) A jeweled knife.

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

3. How are Recisunda and Clorilene related?
(a) Aunt and niece.
(b) Cousins.
(c) They are sisters.
(d) They are not related.

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

5. What do the guards do when they discover Rosaura and Clarnn?
(a) Take them prisoners.
(b) Kill them.
(c) Tell them to leave immediately.
(d) Offer them dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?

2. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

3. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?

4. What does Rosaura claim that Astolfo did to her?

5. What is the relationship of the answer to question #4 to Astolfo?

(see the answer key)

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