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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. If Segismundo behaves badly what will happen?
(a) He will be sent to Muscovy.
(b) He will be returned to the tower.
(c) He will not be allowed to marry and produce heirs.
(d) He will be executed.

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

3. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?
(a) If Astolfo should marry.
(b) Whether he should abdicate.
(c) Whether he will allow Segismundo to ascend the throne.
(d) Whether he should allow Astolfo to retain his dukedom.

4. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?
(a) He has no desire to abdicate.
(b) He is old and tired.
(c) He has been caught in corruption.
(d) He wants to marry a commoner.

5. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?
(a) That she go join a nunnery.
(b) That they marry.
(c) That she should become his mistress.
(d) That she is in love with Segismundo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Recisunda and Clorilene related?

2. If he is returned to the tower, what will Clotaldo tell him?

3. What does Clotaldo urge Rosaura to do?

4. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?

5. Upon exploring, what does Rosaura find?

(see the answer key)

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