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

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

3. Where does Caltaldo go at the end of this scene?
(a) To contront Astolfo.
(b) To his lawyer to change his will.
(c) To join with Segismundo's rebellious forces.
(d) To Basilio.

4. Who is bemoaning his fate?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Clotaldo.

5. Where does Astolfo go?
(a) To the site of the military action.
(b) To his room to pack and flee the riots.
(c) To the tower to intercept and kill Segismundo.
(d) To Estrella's room to offer her some romantic poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is likely to happen given that the story is incomplete and the foreshadowing that has taken place up to this point?

2. What does Clotaldo say was all a dream?

3. What are the two characters discussing?

4. What does Clotaldo do upon leaving the tower?

5. Why is Clotaldo torn about helping Rosaura?

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