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

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

3. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Foolhardy.
(d) Wise.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Segismundo's guards wear?

2. Who are meeting together when the scene opens?

3. Who is Rosaura serving as a lady-in-waiting?

4. Who enters on stage next?

5. What does Rosaura reveal?

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