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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, First Scene (p. 313 - 336).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a possible word to describe the elderly king of Poland's plan about Segismundo.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Wise.

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

3. What does Astolfo hope to claim?
(a) The sword of truth.
(b) The throne to Poland.
(c) The Duchy of Westminister.
(d) The reward for killing the dragon.

4. What does Basilio want to do?
(a) Marry again.
(b) Abdicate.
(c) Start a war with Muscovy.
(d) Go to Great Britian for a state visit.

5. Why does Rosaura chase the person who is the answer to question #1?
(a) To retrieve a locket.
(b) To kill him for revenge.
(c) To hope he'll marry her.
(d) To find her kidnapped son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?

2. What does person in the answer to question #74 express?

3. What does Basilio do to Rosaura and Clarnn?

4. When Rosaura refuses to drop the matter of her rape, what does Clotaldo do?

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

(see the answer key)

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