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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. Of whom is Astolfo the son?
(a) Basilio.
(b) Clorilene.
(c) Recisunda.
(d) Clotaldo.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What is Astolfo's suggestion to Estrella?
(a) That she is in love with Segismundo.
(b) That they marry.
(c) That she go join a nunnery.
(d) That she should become his mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rosaura and her companion hear?

2. What do the mountainous Polish countryside partially obscure?

3. How is Rosaura dressed?

4. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

5. What does Segismundo do to the servant who tries to protect Estrella?

(see the answer key)

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