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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. With what does the rebellion against the king begin?
(a) A cheer and a toast.
(b) An act of mercy.
(c) No one is rebelling against the rightful king.
(d) Freeing of all political prisoners.

2. For whom do they mistake Clarnn?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Estrella.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Segismundo.

3. What has Clotaldo concocted?
(a) A scheme to keep Estrella away from Poland.
(b) A poison to kill Basilio.
(c) A powerful narcotic drink.
(d) A scheme to kill Astolfo.

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

5. How are Recisunda and Clorilene related?
(a) Cousins.
(b) They are not related.
(c) Aunt and niece.
(d) They are sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives on the scene?

2. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?

3. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?

4. What could be said of Rosaura by her statements at the end of this scene?

5. How is Segismundo dressed?

(see the answer key)

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