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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Second Scene (p. 346 - 351).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the person in question #10 declare after victory?
(a) The consolidation of Poland and Muscovy.
(b) Peace.
(c) A war to regain lost Polish lands.
(d) The exectution of Basilio.

2. Who is in the tower drugged?
(a) Astolfo.
(b) Estrella.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Segismundo.

3. How does Rosaura argue against Clotoldo's feeling of debt to Astolfo?
(a) That a man who is honorable would help any woman in distress.
(b) That Rosarua has guessed Clotoldo is her father and that supercedes any other obligation.
(c) That because Astolfo does not remember saving Clotoldo, it doesn't matter.
(d) That Astolfo's honor is based on lies and is therefore non-existant.

4. How could Segismundo's status be described at the end of this scene?
(a) As in rebellion.
(b) Exiled.
(c) Stripped of his newly-acquired title.
(d) Dubious.

5. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?
(a) He wants to marry a commoner.
(b) He has been caught in corruption.
(c) He has no desire to abdicate.
(d) He is old and tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did they get Segismundo back to his cell in the tower?

2. How is Segismundo dressed?

3. What was Basilio's belief about his son Segismundo?

4. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

5. What is Segismundo doing at this time?

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