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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Second Scene (p. 336-340).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who enters on stage next?
(a) Rosaura.
(b) Basilio again.
(c) Estrella.
(d) Segismundo.

3. Who might Astolfo marry?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Clarina.
(c) Rosaura.
(d) Estrella.

4. What is Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?
(a) Clotaldo appeals to Basilio.
(b) Clotaldo claims it is not possible since Rosaura is the man's subject.
(c) Clotaldo calls Astolfo to a dual.
(d) Clotaldo kills Astolfo.

5. What is the setting at the opening of this act?
(a) The prison tower.
(b) The throne room.
(c) In Muscovy.
(d) An Inn at the docks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?

2. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?

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

4. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

5. What makes it possible for Clotaldo to convince Segismundo that the time in the palace was a dream?

(see the answer key)

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