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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 Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.
(a) Marry him to Clarnn.
(b) Give him one chance to redeem himself.
(c) Have him executed.
(d) Exile him to Russia.

2. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?
(a) The sound of a waterfall.
(b) A wolf's howl.
(c) Someone moaning and calling from nearby.
(d) A baby crying.

3. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clarin.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Segismundo.

4. Who arrives as Basilio departs?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Segismundo.

5. At what is Basilio very skilled?
(a) Waging war.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Sword fighting.
(d) Astronomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?

2. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

3. What is Clotaldo's social status?

4. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

5. What do the guards do when they discover Rosaura and Clarnn?

(see the answer key)

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