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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. Where does Astolfo go?
(a) To the tower to intercept and kill Segismundo.
(b) To Estrella's room to offer her some romantic poetry.
(c) To the site of the military action.
(d) To his room to pack and flee the riots.

2. What is a predominant characteristic of Rosuara?
(a) Fearfulness.
(b) Determination.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Stupidity.

3. How does Basilio visit Segismundo?
(a) In disguise.
(b) He does not visit Segismundo; he never wants to see him again.
(c) He visits him with his most trusted advisers.
(d) He has Segismundo secretly brought back to the palace and visits him in the Prince's quarters.

4. How does Clotaldo respond to Segismundo?
(a) Says Rosuara is his daughter and Clotaldo wants to duel Segismundo for her honor.
(b) Says Segismundo will still be king.
(c) Says Segismundo will be executed for murdering the servant.
(d) Says Segismundo never left his cell.

5. Who is probably relieved that Segismundo has been returned to the tower in disgrace?
(a) Astrea.
(b) Astolfo and Estrella.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Clarnn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begs the king to intervene in the riots?

2. What does Segismundo say he ought to do to Clotaldo?

3. Where do Basilio and Estrella go?

4. What does Segismundo occasionally wonder about throughout the rest of the story?

5. What percentage of the people of Poland desire Segismundo as their king?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Segismundo respond?

2. What is one of the key ideas of the play that comes up in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. How does Segismundo respond to the idea that the right thing should be done even if one is dreaming?

4. What does Clotaldo reply when Segismundo bemoans his fate?

5. Why have the soldiers come to the tower prison?

6. How does Clotaldo's waffling about this issue demonstrate the extent of the patriarchal culture in which he lives?

7. About what does Rosaura speak to Clotaldo?

8. Does it seem likely that Segismundo would really believe Clotaldo when Clotaldo tells Segismundo he was just dreaming?

9. Does the king deserve Clotaldo's loyalty?

10. How do Clotaldo's actions in this scene give the audience a glimpse into a possible positive characteristic of the man?

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