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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Second Scene (p. 346 - 351).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Basilio decide to do about Segismundo.
(a) Marry him to Clarnn.
(b) Exile him to Russia.
(c) Give him one chance to redeem himself.
(d) Have him executed.

2. What does Segismundo say he ought to do to Clotaldo?
(a) Have him exiled.
(b) Have him proclaimed Lord Chancellor.
(c) Have him executed.
(d) Have him crowned as king.

3. What does Segismundo occasionally wonder about throughout the rest of the story?
(a) Whether he really did dream the experience.
(b) If he should try to compensate the family of the servant he killed.
(c) If his dream could be prophetic.
(d) If Rosaura is in love with him.

4. How is Rosaura dressed?
(a) Like a man.
(b) Like a peasant woman.
(c) In flowing white robes.
(d) In fine silk dresses.

5. Who is in the tower drugged?
(a) Segismundo.
(b) Rosaura.
(c) Astolfo.
(d) Estrella.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes onto the scene and what does he do?

2. Who is probably relieved that Segismundo has been returned to the tower in disgrace?

3. What did Clotaldo leave with Violante?

4. Who is bemoaning his fate?

5. Who enters on stage next?

(see the answer key)

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