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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 two characters are talking together?
(a) Basilio and Astolfo.
(b) Estrella and Astrea.
(c) Clotaldo and Basilio.
(d) Clarnn and Rosaura.

2. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Wise.

3. What was Basilio's belief about his son Segismundo?
(a) That he died at birth.
(b) That he was kidnapped at birth.
(c) That he would be a cruel tryant.
(d) That he is not really his son.

4. What is likely to happen given that the story is incomplete and the foreshadowing that has taken place up to this point?
(a) Segismundo will escape from the tower.
(b) Segismundo will marry Astrea.
(c) Segismundo will commit suicide.
(d) Segismundo will kill his father.

5. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
(a) Astolfo.
(b) Segismundo.
(c) Clarin.
(d) Basilio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Caltaldo's final word on the subject?

2. What does Clotaldo not reveal at this point?

3. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?

4. Where do Basilio and Estrella go?

5. What is the setting at the opening of this act?

(see the answer key)

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