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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Second Scene (p. 303-313).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Segismundo ignorant?
(a) His heritage.
(b) His name.
(c) His mother's name.
(d) The country in which he lives.

2. What does Segismundo threaten when he hears someone?
(a) To fine the person ten ducats.
(b) To ask his father to imprison the person.
(c) To induct the person into his army.
(d) To murder any who comes within his grasp.

3. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?
(a) Clarnn.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Anne.
(d) Violante.

4. What is the current king of Poland re-considering?
(a) Whether he will allow Segismundo to ascend the throne.
(b) Whether he should abdicate.
(c) If Astolfo should marry.
(d) Whether he should allow Astolfo to retain his dukedom.

5. What is likely to be Segismundo's performance as a king?
(a) Quite good because he had a private tutor for many years and knows a lot.
(b) His father would never consider making Segismundo king.
(c) No worse than his father.
(d) Horrid and beastly.

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom is Rosaura accompanied?

2. What has Segismundo done in response to Basilio's announcement?

3. Where does Act 1, Second Scene take place?

4. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

5. How might Segismundo's behavior be characterized?

(see the answer key)

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