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

3. How does Rosaura feel about Segismundo's revelations?
(a) Angry.
(b) Disbelieving.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Pity and astonishment.

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

5. By whom is Rosaura accompanied?
(a) Basila.
(b) Segismundo.
(c) Clarnn.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Basilio likely feel about his treatment of Segismundo?

2. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

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

4. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?

5. What does person in the answer to question #74 express?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain Basilio's response to Clotaldo's actions and how part of Basilio's statement is a theme of the play.

4. Estrella claims to be the legitimate heir to the throne based upon her being the firstborn of the elder sister; whereas, Astolfo claims the throne based on the fact of his gender. Do you believe one claim has more legitimacy than the other?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Basilio want to abdicate his throne?

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

(see the answer keys)

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