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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 does Clotaldo not reveal at this point?
(a) That he allowed Segismundo visitors regularly.
(b) That he is really Segismundo's father.
(c) That he knows the whereabouts of Segismundo's mother.
(d) That he is Rosaura's father.

2. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?
(a) His mother's name.
(b) His name.
(c) His heritage.
(d) The country in which he lives.

3. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.
(a) Marry him to Clarnn.
(b) Have him executed.
(c) Give him one chance to redeem himself.
(d) Exile him to Russia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives and learns of Segismundo's murder and what does he do?

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

3. Upon whom did Clotaldo enact his concoction?

4. Who does Clotaldo bring before Basilio?

5. Where is Segismundo engaged in the above activity in question #66?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Basilio's response to hearing about why Rosaura and Clarnn are brought before him in chains?

2. Explain Clotaldo actions in regard to Segismundo at the beginning of this act.

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

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

6. What is Segismundo doing in this first scene?

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

8. Why does Basilio want to abdicate his throne?

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

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

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