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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Astolfo and Estrella each desire?
(a) To marry each other.
(b) The death of Rosaura.
(c) To be named heir to the throne of Poland.
(d) The treasure of Muscovy.

2. What other relationship is probably similar to that between Astolfo and Rosaura?
(a) Estrella and Astolfo.
(b) Clotaldo and Violante.
(c) Clarnn and Segismundo.
(d) Basilio and Elizabella.

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

4. If Segismundo behaves badly what will happen?
(a) He will be returned to the tower.
(b) He will be sent to Muscovy.
(c) He will be executed.
(d) He will not be allowed to marry and produce heirs.

5. Who closely questions Clarnn?
(a) Clotaldo.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Astolfo.

6. By whom is Rosaura accompanied?
(a) No one.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Basila.

7. What is Segismundo doing at this time?
(a) Flirting with Rosaura.
(b) Dueling with Astolfo.
(c) Sleeping with Clarnn.
(d) In a deathlike sleep.

8. What does the person in question #10 declare after victory?
(a) The exectution of Basilio.
(b) The consolidation of Poland and Muscovy.
(c) A war to regain lost Polish lands.
(d) Peace.

9. Who arrives as Basilio departs?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Rosaura.
(c) Clarnn.
(d) Astolfo.

10. How does Clotaldo feel about these revelations?
(a) Excited.
(b) Saddened.
(c) Angry.
(d) Surprised.

11. Where does this scene open?
(a) A room in the royal palace.
(b) In Moscovy.
(c) Back at the prison tower.
(d) At Clotaldo's favorite Inn.

12. What does Rosaura's horse do?
(a) Bites Basilio.
(b) Throws Rosaura.
(c) Becomes lame.
(d) Kicks Aldolfo.

13. What is Clotaldo's social status?
(a) He is a nobleman.
(b) A tradesman.
(c) A bonded servant.
(d) A serf.

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

15. Who asks Segismundo for mercy?
(a) Clarin.
(b) Rosaura.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Adolfo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Basilio's belief about his son Segismundo?

2. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?

3. How does Basilio likely feel about his treatment of Segismundo?

4. How does Clarnn gain Segismundo's confidence?

5. Who enters on stage next?

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