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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 comes onto the scene and what does he do?
(a) Astolfo who makes pays his respects to the new prince.
(b) Estrella who proposes marriage to Segismundo.
(c) Basilio who embraces his son.
(d) Rosaura who accosts Clotoldo.

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

3. What does Basilio regret?
(a) Not satisfying Rosaura's honor.
(b) Allowing Clotaldo to tutor Segismundo all these years.
(c) Allowing Astolfo to marry Estrella.
(d) Having Segismundo for a son and letting him out of the prison.

4. What is the setting at the opening of this act?
(a) An Inn at the docks.
(b) The throne room.
(c) In Muscovy.
(d) The prison tower.

5. How is Segismundo dressed?
(a) Like a peasant.
(b) In monk's robes.
(c) In his princely outfit.
(d) In animal skins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.

2. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?

3. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

4. What did Clotaldo leave with Violante?

5. What might the idea of using a dream to convince Segismundo he has never left his cell be considered?

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