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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. Who comes onto the scene and what does he do?
(a) Estrella who proposes marriage to Segismundo.
(b) Basilio who embraces his son.
(c) Astolfo who makes pays his respects to the new prince.
(d) Rosaura who accosts Clotoldo.

2. Why does Segismundo ride away from Rosaura?
(a) Because he doesn't want her to ask him to defend her honor.
(b) Because he thinks she is a peasant and therefore beneath his concern.
(c) In order to control his lust for her.
(d) Because she is ugly.

3. How does Segismundo resolve to act?
(a) Acting out his lust on Estrella.
(b) Like the animal in the way he is dressed.
(c) Like a vengeful god.
(d) With restraint and respect.

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

5. Where does Astolfo go?
(a) To the site of the military action.
(b) To the tower to intercept and kill Segismundo.
(c) To his room to pack and flee the riots.
(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. Who enters the prison tower?

3. What does Clotaldo not reveal at this point?

4. Who else has been thrown into a cell in the tower?

5. What does Clotaldo do?

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