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

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

3. Where does Act 1, Second Scene take place?
(a) In an inn in Warsaw.
(b) In the tower.
(c) A hallway in the Royal palace.
(d) At Clotaldo's home.

4. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Segismundo.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) No one.

5. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?
(a) To retrieve a locket.
(b) To kill him for revenge.
(c) To find her kidnapped son.
(d) To hope he'll marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Segismundo dressed?

2. What is Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?

3. Who arrives and learns of Segismundo's murder and what does he do?

4. What does Astolfo hope to claim?

5. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

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