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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 might the idea of using a dream to convince Segismundo he has never left his cell be considered?
(a) A fairly logical explanation.
(b) Segismundo really isn't convinced.
(c) A plot contrivance.
(d) A lack of imagination.

2. What does Segismundo occasionally wonder about throughout the rest of the story?
(a) If he should try to compensate the family of the servant he killed.
(b) If his dream could be prophetic.
(c) Whether he really did dream the experience.
(d) If Rosaura is in love with him.

3. Who is Rosaura serving as a lady-in-waiting?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) Estrella.
(c) Astrea.
(d) No one.

4. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?
(a) A rusted knight's sword.
(b) Rosaura and Clarnn.
(c) A message from the King of England.
(d) Two thieves caught in Muscovy.

5. Who believes Clotaldo has played him for a fool?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Segismundo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes onto the scene and what does he do?

2. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?

3. How could Segismundo's status be described at the end of this scene?

4. What is another thing that Segismundo demonstrates by allowing Caltaldo to leave?

5. How does Segismundo act about being in the tower and the palace scene being all a dream?

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