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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Segismundo say when he awakes?
(a) Segismundo calls for his squire.
(b) Segismundo asks for his father, Basilio.
(c) Segismundo bemoans his unfortunate fate.
(d) He never wakes up; Clotaldo drugged him too deeply and he dies.

2. What did Basilio proclaim?
(a) A day of fasting and repentance.
(b) That Astolfo and Estrella would marry and rule jointly.
(c) That Clotolda was his heir apparent.
(d) That Segismundo was to be exiled.

3. What has Segismundo done in response to Basilio's announcement?
(a) Taken Rosaura hostage.
(b) Killed himself.
(c) Sued his father in court.
(d) Gathered an army.

4. Who enters the prison tower?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Rosuara.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Basilio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?

2. What is Segismundo's reaction when Estrella walks in?

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

4. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

5. In whose favor does the conflict resolve?

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