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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 lesson does Clotaldo offer for what happens in Segismundo's "dream"?
(a) That dreams are reflections of real life.
(b) That Segismundo should not get so drunk that he dreams such nonsense.
(c) That even when something is a dream, you should still do the right thing in the dream.
(d) That a dream tells you who you really are.

2. With what does the rebellion against the king begin?
(a) An act of mercy.
(b) A cheer and a toast.
(c) No one is rebelling against the rightful king.
(d) Freeing of all political prisoners.

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

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

5. How does Clotaldo respond to Rosaura's rantings about Astolfo?
(a) Pretends he doesn't hear her.
(b) Agrees she has a legitimate grievance.
(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) Tells her to grow up and quit whining.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is in the tower drugged?

3. Who else has been thrown into a cell in the tower?

4. What is the setting at the opening of this scene?

5. How is Segismundo dressed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Does the king deserve Clotaldo's loyalty?

5. Perhaps the most logical of all the character's words and actions takes place now as Rosaura rebuts Clotaldo's claiming honor as a reason he cannot harm Astolfo. What is Rosaura's rationale as to why Clotoldo can honorably help her.

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

7. How does Segismundo respond to the soldiers' errand?

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

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

10. Why is Clarnn cast into prison?

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