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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Segismundo handle being addressed as Prince?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is haughty.
(c) He calls them liars and demands they leave.
(d) He faints.

2. What is likely to be Clotaldo's true feelings when he pronounces Astolfo as vile?
(a) That he plans to murder Astolfo in his sleep.
(b) That he believes Rosaura is lying about the whole situation.
(c) That he believes Astolfo was justified in raping Rosaura.
(d) That he does not hold Astolfo to much account.

3. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?
(a) He is actually an illegetimate son of Basilio.
(b) He knows the secret of the tower.
(c) He is an accomplished assassin.
(d) He is a spy for the king of Great Britian.

4. How does Clotoldo attempt to compromise with Rosaura?
(a) Tells her he'll find her a husband that won't care if she's a virgin.
(b) Tells her he will name her his heir.
(c) Tells her that if she doesn't stop talking about this situation, she'll have to return home.
(d) Offers her one thousand gold coins.

5. To whom is Clotaldo ever loyal?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Astolfo.

6. When Rosaura speaks at length about honor, how does Clotaldo respond?
(a) He is confounded by her brilliance.
(b) Total agreement.
(c) He slaps Rosaura for being so pig-headed.
(d) A banal trestise on the need for loyalty to one's superiors.

7. When Rosaura encounters Clotaldo, of what does she speak?
(a) Her mother's pending death.
(b) How much she likes Estrella.
(c) Her dishonor and hatred of Astolfo.
(d) Of how to get Clarnn out of the tower prison.

8. What does Clotaldo say was all a dream?
(a) Rosuara and Clarnn coming to the tower.
(b) Segismundo murdering the servant.
(c) Being in the tower; the prince is in a castle and always has been.
(d) The palace, the women, and the prince's finery.

9. What does Segismundo do to Clotaldo instead of the action suggested in question #119?
(a) Hugs him and says he forgives him.
(b) Runs him through with a sword himself.
(c) Dismisses him and sends him to serve Basilio.
(d) Chains him in the prison in place of Segismundo.

10. Why is Clotaldo torn about helping Rosaura?
(a) Astolfo saved Clotaldo life once.
(b) Clotaldo really doesn't know how to use a sword, which is why he gave his to Volente.
(c) Basilio has forbidden him to do so.
(d) Astolfo is Clotoldo's half brother.

11. Who comes in and speaks with Clotaldo?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) The Duke of Muscovy.
(c) Volente.
(d) Rosaura.

12. What does Clarnn fail to do?
(a) Make the most of the mistake to get free.
(b) Arise for the King.
(c) Say he is Segismundo.
(d) Protect himself from a sword thrust.

13. With what does the rebellion against the king begin?
(a) A cheer and a toast.
(b) No one is rebelling against the rightful king.
(c) An act of mercy.
(d) Freeing of all political prisoners.

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

15. What two characters are talking together?
(a) Basilio and Astolfo.
(b) Clarnn and Rosaura.
(c) Clotaldo and Basilio.
(d) Estrella and Astrea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting at the opening of this act?

2. What is a predominant characteristic of Rosuara?

3. For whom do they mistake Clarnn?

4. What does Segismundo decide after his conversation with Clotaldo and Clotaldo's advice about doing right in a dream?

5. What does Clotaldo do upon leaving the tower?

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