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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. Of whom is Astolfo the son?
(a) Clotaldo.
(b) Clorilene.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Recisunda.

2. What has Clotaldo concocted?
(a) A poison to kill Basilio.
(b) A scheme to kill Astolfo.
(c) A powerful narcotic drink.
(d) A scheme to keep Estrella away from Poland.

3. How is Segismundo dressed?
(a) In ragged peasant clothing.
(b) In a monk's robe.
(c) In black armor.
(d) In clothing fit for a prince.

4. Who comes onto the scene and what does he do?
(a) Rosaura who accosts Clotoldo.
(b) Astolfo who makes pays his respects to the new prince.
(c) Estrella who proposes marriage to Segismundo.
(d) Basilio who embraces his son.

5. What do the guards do when they discover Rosaura and Clarnn?
(a) Offer them dinner.
(b) Tell them to leave immediately.
(c) Take them prisoners.
(d) Kill them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Segismundo's reaction when Estrella walks in?

2. If he is returned to the tower, what will Clotaldo tell him?

3. At what is Basilio very skilled?

4. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

5. Who might Astolfo marry?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Segismundo's state of mind change from wonder to rage?

3. Of course, this type of scenario is quite unlikely to occur in one's experience today; however, what do you imagine you would think of finding a man in the state in which Segismundo is and how do you think you would respond?

4. What does it say about the status of women in this country by the mission on which Rosaura is embarked?

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

6. Do you believe the solution for the two to marry and rule jointly is a good compromise?

7. Why is Basilio talking about his skills as a master astrologer?

8. Why do you think it is important to Rosaura to retrieve her locket?

9. 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.

10. What are some of the ways Segismundo demonstrates his unsuitability for the throne?

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