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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, First Scene (p. 340 - 346).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Clarnn a security threat to the kingdom?
(a) He is actually an illegetimate son of Basilio.
(b) He is an accomplished assassin.
(c) He is a spy for the king of Great Britian.
(d) He knows the secret of the tower.

2. Who are meeting together when the scene opens?
(a) Basilio and Clotaldo.
(b) Segismundo and Basilio.
(c) Astolfo and Estrella.
(d) Clotaldo and Rosaura.

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

4. Who closely questions Clarnn?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Clotaldo.
(c) Basilio.
(d) Astolfo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the dominant tension in this scene?

3. Of whom is Estrella the daughter?

4. How does Segismundo treat Asolfo?

5. Where does Segismundo go at the end of this scene?

(see the answer key)

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