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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 is Segismundo's tutor.
(a) Clarin.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Clotaldo.
(d) Astolfo.

2. What will happen if Segismundo fails in the task set before him?
(a) He will be executed.
(b) Astolfo and Estrella will marry and jointly rule.
(c) He will be made a eunuch.
(d) He will be exiled.

3. What does the character in the answer to #110 hear while complaining?
(a) Rosuara's voice.
(b) A mockingbird.
(c) The sound of trumpets and drums.
(d) The sound of Astolfo fighting with Duke Muscovy.

4. How does Clotaldo respond to Segismundo?
(a) Says Segismundo never left his cell.
(b) Says Rosuara is his daughter and Clotaldo wants to duel Segismundo for her honor.
(c) Says Segismundo will still be king.
(d) Says Segismundo will be executed for murdering the servant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else has been thrown into a cell in the tower?

2. What is the dominant tension in this scene?

3. How are Recisunda and Clorilene related?

4. What does Segismundo say when he awakes?

5. Who is in the tower drugged?

(see the answer key)

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