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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. How does Clotaldo feel about these revelations?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.
2. How is Rosaura dressed?
(a) Like a peasant woman.
(b) In flowing white robes.
(c) In fine silk dresses.
(d) Like a man.
3. What do Segismundo's guards wear?
(a) Plumed hats.
(b) Hip-high boots.
(c) Black armor.
(d) Masks.
4. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?
(a) Inane.
(b) Obedient.
(c) Submissive.
(d) Brutal.
5. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?
(a) Slight.
(b) He can easily pay out a few gold pieces to take care of it.
(c) He turns out not to be the cause of her dishonor.
(d) Grave.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
2. Upon exploring, what does Rosaura find?
3. What does Rosaura reply to Clotaldo's question about the item in #26?
4. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?
5. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Rosaura's response upon hearing Segismundo explain his predicament?
2. Explain Basilio's response to Clotaldo's actions and how part of Basilio's statement is a theme of the play.
3. Why is Basilio talking about his skills as a master astrologer?
4. Briefly summarize Rosaura's actions after this pardon and Clotaldo's response.
5. How does Segismundo's state of mind change from wonder to rage?
6. 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.
7. What does it say about the status of women in this country by the mission on which Rosaura is embarked?
8. Why do you think Astolfo praises Estrella's physical beauty?
9. What is Basilio's decision regarding who the heir is to the throne?
10. How likely is it that Segismundo could assume the throne and be a good, wise ruler?
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