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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 else has been thrown into a cell in the tower?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Four servants.

2. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?
(a) Whether he should abdicate.
(b) If Astolfo should marry.
(c) Whether he will allow Segismundo to ascend the throne.
(d) Whether he should allow Astolfo to retain his dukedom.

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

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

5. What may be foreshadowed about Segismundo's future behavior in this scene?
(a) That he will act more honorably and humanely.
(b) That Clarnn will be hanged to silence him.
(c) That Astrea and Segismundo will marry.
(d) That Segismundo will end up killing his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

2. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?

3. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?

4. What does Segusmundo command at the end of this scene?

5. What is the dominant tension in this scene?

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