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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, First Scene (p. 340 - 346).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Segismundo say he ought to do to Clotaldo?
(a) Have him executed.
(b) Have him proclaimed Lord Chancellor.
(c) Have him crowned as king.
(d) Have him exiled.

2. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?
(a) Brutal.
(b) Inane.
(c) Obedient.
(d) Submissive.

3. How does Segismundo reply to Clotaldo's lesson?
(a) Segismundo kills himself.
(b) Segismundo punches Clotaldo in the face.
(c) Segismundo accepts Clotaldo's counsel.
(d) Segismundo argues that Clotaldo is wrong.

4. What is Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?
(a) Clotaldo kills Astolfo.
(b) Clotaldo calls Astolfo to a dual.
(c) Clotaldo claims it is not possible since Rosaura is the man's subject.
(d) Clotaldo appeals to Basilio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting at the opening of this act?

2. What does Rosaura reply to Clotaldo's question about the item in #26?

3. With what does the rebellion against the king begin?

4. What has Clotaldo concocted?

5. What does Basilio confide to Clotaldo?

(see the answer key)

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