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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. Upon whom did Clotaldo enact his concoction?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Estrella.

2. If he is returned to the tower, what will Clotaldo tell him?
(a) That his experience was real, but he behaved too badly to live out of the tower.
(b) That his experience in the palace was a dream.
(c) That his father is the king and has rejected Segismundo.
(d) That he is a monster and will die the next day.

3. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?
(a) To retrieve a locket.
(b) To find her kidnapped son.
(c) To kill him for revenge.
(d) To hope he'll marry her.

4. 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.

5. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?
(a) Rosaura's boot knife.
(b) Rosaura's sword.
(c) A book in Rosaura's pack.
(d) Rosaura's gloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clotaldo feel about these revelations?

2. Who faces each off in a hallway in the palace?

3. What is the relationship of the answer to question #4 to Astolfo?

4. What does Rosaura's horse do?

5. Where does Act 1, Second Scene take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Basilio want to abdicate his throne?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Estrella's response to Astolfo's protestations of love and desire for marriage?

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

10. Who has overheard Segismundo and what does this person do upon hearing Segismundo threaten murder?

(see the answer keys)

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