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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Second Scene (p. 346 - 351).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Basilio desire to abdicate the throne?
(a) He has been caught in corruption.
(b) He has no desire to abdicate.
(c) He wants to marry a commoner.
(d) He is old and tired.

2. Who comes in and speaks with Clotaldo?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) The Duke of Muscovy.
(c) Volente.
(d) Rosaura.

3. How serious is the dishonor which Astolfo has done to Rosaura?
(a) Slight.
(b) He turns out not to be the cause of her dishonor.
(c) Grave.
(d) He can easily pay out a few gold pieces to take care of it.

4. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?
(a) Offers his assistance.
(b) Locks her in Segismundo's tower.
(c) Threatens her with lashes.
(d) Tells her he can do nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What might the idea of using a dream to convince Segismundo he has never left his cell be considered?

2. How does Clotaldo feel about these revelations?

3. What characteristic of Rosaura's might prove a weakness?

4. What may be foreshadowed about Segismundo's future behavior in this scene?

5. What does Basilio do to Rosaura and Clarnn?

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