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

2. How does Clotaldo respond to Segismundo?
(a) Says Rosuara is his daughter and Clotaldo wants to duel Segismundo for her honor.
(b) Says Segismundo will be executed for murdering the servant.
(c) Says Segismundo will still be king.
(d) Says Segismundo never left his cell.

3. What does Segismundo occasionally wonder about throughout the rest of the story?
(a) If Rosaura is in love with him.
(b) If his dream could be prophetic.
(c) Whether he really did dream the experience.
(d) If he should try to compensate the family of the servant he killed.

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

5. What did Clotaldo leave with Violante?
(a) A book of verse.
(b) Nothing; he does not know Violante.
(c) A jeweled knife.
(d) A token to identify his son.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?

3. When Rosaura speaks at length about honor, how does Clotaldo respond?

4. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?

5. In what state does the sight of Rosaura put Segismundo?

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