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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. How does Segismundo respond to what Clotaldo tells him?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He calls Clotaldo father and hugs him.
(c) He is outraged and threatens to kill Clotaldo.
(d) He is delighted.

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

3. What does Segismundo do to the servant who tries to protect Estrella?
(a) Slaps his with a sword.
(b) Flings him off the balcony to his death.
(c) Orders him thrown into the dungeon.
(d) Pays him a gold piece to leave the room.

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

5. Who faces each off in a hallway in the palace?
(a) Astolfo and Estrella.
(b) Rosaura and Clarnn.
(c) Clotaldo and Rosaura.
(d) Basilio and Clotaldo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Segismundo's guards wear?

2. Who does Rosaura pursue to Poland?

3. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?

4. What does Basilio regret?

5. What do Rosaura and Clarnn discover?

(see the answer key)

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