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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 Segismundo treat Asolfo?
(a) With honor.
(b) Segismundo pretends Asolfo is not there.
(c) By hitting him in the face.
(d) With disrespect.

2. What does Rosaura's horse do?
(a) Bites Basilio.
(b) Kicks Aldolfo.
(c) Throws Rosaura.
(d) Becomes lame.

3. What does Clotaldo urge Rosaura to do?
(a) Use her sword and duel Astolfo herself.
(b) Secretly poison Astolfo.
(c) Seek a champion to duel Astolfo for her honor.
(d) Drop the matter of her honor and go home.

4. What do Astolfo and Estrella each desire?
(a) To be named heir to the throne of Poland.
(b) The death of Rosaura.
(c) The treasure of Muscovy.
(d) To marry each other.

5. Who is Segismundo's tutor.
(a) Astolfo.
(b) Basilio.
(c) Clarin.
(d) Clotaldo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the mountainous Polish countryside partially obscure?

2. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?

3. By whom is Rosaura accompanied?

4. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?

5. What does Clotaldo not reveal at this point?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do you think Clotaldo questions Clarnn about Rosaura?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Are Segismundo's actions surprising?

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