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

2. With whom does Clotaldo probably sympathize?
(a) Astolfo.
(b) Clarnn.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Elizabella.

3. What do Segismundo's guards wear?
(a) Plumed hats.
(b) Hip-high boots.
(c) Masks.
(d) Black armor.

4. Who is victorious in the battle for the throne?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Astolfo.
(c) Clarin.
(d) Basilio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Clotaldo's long-ago sexual partner?

2. What is Clotaldo's response to Rosaura naming the person in #46 as the one who has wronged her?

3. Of whom is Astolfo the son?

4. What does Rosaura's horse do?

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

(see the answer key)

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