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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Segismundo's reaction when Estrella walks in?
(a) He does not notice her entering the room.
(b) Wonders why she has to be there and take some of his new glory away.
(c) Feels lust for her.
(d) Hates the sight of her since she may take his throne.

2. What does Astolfo hope to claim?
(a) The Duchy of Westminister.
(b) The sword of truth.
(c) The throne to Poland.
(d) The reward for killing the dragon.

3. What is the relationship of the answer to question #4 to Astolfo?
(a) None.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Aunt and nephew.
(d) Half-siblings.

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

5. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?
(a) The country in which he lives.
(b) His heritage.
(c) His name.
(d) His mother's name.

6. What do Rosaura and Clarnn discover?
(a) An injured lamb.
(b) A waterfall with a crystal-clear pool.
(c) A prison tower.
(d) A man who has fallen down a ravine.

7. At what is Basilio very skilled?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Waging war.
(c) Sword fighting.
(d) Astronomy.

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

9. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?
(a) A wolf's howl.
(b) Someone moaning and calling from nearby.
(c) The sound of a waterfall.
(d) A baby crying.

10. Upon exploring, what does Rosaura find?
(a) Segismundo in chains in a tower.
(b) A knight's rusted sword.
(c) The road to Warsaw.
(d) A peasant's cottage to stay in for the night.

11. Who does Rosaura pursue to Poland?
(a) Clotaldo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Clarin.

12. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?
(a) A book in Rosaura's pack.
(b) Rosaura's gloves.
(c) Rosaura's sword.
(d) Rosaura's boot knife.

13. Who might Astolfo marry?
(a) Estrella.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Clarina.

14. What alias is Rosaura using?
(a) Rostrea.
(b) Astrea.
(c) Rosettra.
(d) Asumpcion.

15. What does Clotaldo tell Segismundo?
(a) That he is heir apparent.
(b) That he is Clotaldo's son.
(c) That Segismundo should enjoy himself since he will return to the tower the next day.
(d) That he is the Duke of Muscovy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?

2. What does person in the answer to question #74 express?

3. What will happen if Segismundo fails in the task set before him?

4. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.

5. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

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