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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. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Elizabella.
(d) Astolfo.

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

3. What do Segismundo's guards wear?
(a) Plumed hats.
(b) Black armor.
(c) Masks.
(d) Hip-high boots.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Segismundo's tutor.

2. What does Basilio want to do?

3. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.

4. What is Segismundo's reaction when Estrella walks in?

5. What other relationship is probably similar to that between Astolfo and Rosaura?

(see the answer key)

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