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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rosaura argue against Clotoldo's feeling of debt to Astolfo?
(a) That because Astolfo does not remember saving Clotoldo, it doesn't matter.
(b) That Rosarua has guessed Clotoldo is her father and that supercedes any other obligation.
(c) That Astolfo's honor is based on lies and is therefore non-existant.
(d) That a man who is honorable would help any woman in distress.

2. What does Segismundo say he ought to do to Clotaldo?
(a) Have him executed.
(b) Have him crowned as king.
(c) Have him proclaimed Lord Chancellor.
(d) Have him exiled.

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

4. What is Rosaura's response to Caltaldo's compromise?
(a) That she will seduce Segismundo and have him save her honor.
(b) That she will kill the duke herself.
(c) That she will kill Caltaldo.
(d) She says that Caltaldo is a coward.

5. Who in the play so far has the clearest grasp of what honor really entails?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Clotaldo.

6. Who begs the king to intervene in the riots?
(a) Volente.
(b) Clotaldo.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Estrella.

7. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?
(a) The prison tower.
(b) The royal palace.
(c) An inn near the docks.
(d) A battleground.

8. 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 does not hold Astolfo to much account.
(c) That he believes Astolfo was justified in raping Rosaura.
(d) That he believes Rosaura is lying about the whole situation.

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

10. What seems to be a predominant characteristic of Clotaldo?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Decisive.
(c) Simple-minded.
(d) Indecision.

11. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?
(a) Agrees she has a legitimate grievance.
(b) Pretends he doesn't hear her.
(c) Tells her that most women get into the same sort of situation and don't feel the need to do something about it.
(d) Tells her to grow up and quit whining.

12. What is the dominant tension in this scene?
(a) Between the "old" Segismundo and the "new" one.
(b) There is no real tension in this scene.
(c) Between Clarnn and the soldiers.
(d) Between Astolfo and Segismundo.

13. Who believes Clotaldo has played him for a fool?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Segismundo.

14. By allowing Caltaldo to leave, what does Segismundo demonstrate?
(a) That he will do right now matter what.
(b) That he loves Caltaldo like a father.
(c) That he never was a bad person.
(d) That he is probably going to have Caltaldo ambushed and killed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the character in the answer to #110 hear while complaining?

2. What does Clarnn fail to do?

3. What does Clotaldo tell the king?

4. What is Caltaldo's final word on the subject?

5. What are the two characters discussing?

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