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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. What will happen if Segismundo fails in the task set before him?
(a) He will be made a eunuch.
(b) He will be exiled.
(c) Astolfo and Estrella will marry and jointly rule.
(d) He will be executed.

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

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

4. In what is Clotaldo particularly interested?
(a) Rosaura's boot knife.
(b) Rosaura's gloves.
(c) A book in Rosaura's pack.
(d) Rosaura's sword.

5. What has Segismundo done in response to Basilio's announcement?
(a) Gathered an army.
(b) Taken Rosaura hostage.
(c) Killed himself.
(d) Sued his father in court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who faces each off in a hallway in the palace?

2. Who is the son of the current elderly king of Poland?

3. Who is the man who has dishonored Rosaura?

4. What do the guards do when they discover Rosaura and Clarnn?

5. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?

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