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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. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?
(a) Anne.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Violante.
(d) Clarnn.

2. What do Rosaura and Clarnn discover?
(a) A waterfall with a crystal-clear pool.
(b) A man who has fallen down a ravine.
(c) An injured lamb.
(d) A prison tower.

3. How does Basilio visit Segismundo?
(a) He visits him with his most trusted advisers.
(b) He does not visit Segismundo; he never wants to see him again.
(c) In disguise.
(d) He has Segismundo secretly brought back to the palace and visits him in the Prince's quarters.

4. By whom is Rosaura accompanied?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) No one.
(d) Basila.

5. How is Rosaura dressed?
(a) Like a peasant woman.
(b) In fine silk dresses.
(c) In flowing white robes.
(d) Like a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

2. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?

3. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?

4. What in this scene is a possible theme of this work?

5. What is Segismundo doing at this time?

(see the answer key)

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