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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) No one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?

2. What does Basilio regret?

3. How is Rosaura dressed?

4. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

5. Upon whom did Clotaldo enact his concoction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you believe Rosaura should demand justice from the man who essentially rules the Dukedom in which she lives, or should she chalk the situation up to experience and get on with her life, as is later suggested by Caltalfo.

2. What is Basilio's decision regarding who the heir is to the throne?

3. What happens when Clotaldo spies the sword which Rosaura is wearing?

4. What is Rosaura's response upon hearing Segismundo explain his predicament?

5. How do Estrella and Astolfo act when the Basilio appears?

6. What does Segismundo do upon hearing Rosaura's pleas for mercy?

7. Estrella claims to be the legitimate heir to the throne based upon her being the firstborn of the elder sister; whereas, Astolfo claims the throne based on the fact of his gender. Do you believe one claim has more legitimacy than the other?

8. Briefly summarize Rosaura's actions after this pardon and Clotaldo's response.

9. How does Basilio know the kind of ruler Segismundo would be?

10. Why do you think Astolfo praises Estrella's physical beauty?

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