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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, First Scene (p. 313 - 336).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the son of the current elderly king of Poland?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Clarin.

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

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

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

5. How does Clarnn gain Segismundo's confidence?
(a) By drawing a sword and challenging Clotaldo.
(b) By offering to meet him in his room that night.
(c) By playing the fool.
(d) By killing Clotaldo on the spot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

3. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

4. Who closely questions Clarnn?

5. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

(see the answer key)

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