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

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. What is likely to be Segismundo's performance as a king?
(a) No worse than his father.
(b) Horrid and beastly.
(c) Quite good because he had a private tutor for many years and knows a lot.
(d) His father would never consider making Segismundo king.

4. Who does Rosaura pursue to Poland?
(a) Clotaldo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Clarin.
(d) Basilio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?

2. Who might Astolfo marry?

3. How does Basilio likely feel about his treatment of Segismundo?

4. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?

5. How does Segismundo respond to what Clotaldo tells him?

(see the answer key)

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