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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 could be said of Rosaura by her statements at the end of this scene?
(a) That she blames everyone for not helping her.
(b) That she is taking charge of her own destiny.
(c) That she is so discouraged, she's leaving for Muscovy immediately.
(d) That she realizes that she was wrong to be so concerned with her honor.

2. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?
(a) Tells her to grow up and quit whining.
(b) Pretends he doesn't hear her.
(c) Tells her that most women get into the same sort of situation and don't feel the need to do something about it.
(d) Agrees she has a legitimate grievance.

3. Who in the play so far has the clearest grasp of what honor really entails?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Clotaldo.
(c) Segismundo.
(d) Astolfo.

4. Who is in the tower drugged?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Segismundo.
(c) Estrella.
(d) Astolfo.

5. What characteristic of Rosaura's might prove a weakness?
(a) Her charisma.
(b) Her disloyalty.
(c) Her single mindedness.
(d) Her timidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Segismundo reply to Clotaldo's lesson?

2. What does Basilio confide to Clotaldo?

3. By allowing Caltaldo to leave, what does Segismundo demonstrate?

4. What seems to be a predominant characteristic of Clotaldo?

5. Who believes Clotaldo has played him for a fool?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Does it seem odd that Clarnn is cast into prison even though several servants assisted the process of getting Segismundo back to the prison tower?

3. What transpires at the beginning of this scene?

4. Why has Clotaldo returned to the palace in such haste?

5. Does the king deserve Clotaldo's loyalty?

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

7. How does Segismundo's treatment of Clotaldo reflect upon his future behavior if he gains the throne?

8. What foreshadows a possible positive ending to what could be a bloody civil war?

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

10. What is ironic about the ending of this scene?

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