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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Infanta imagines what happens to Don Rodrigue, following the duel?
(a) Don Rodrigue is the new tutor for the King's son.
(b) Don Rodrigue kills himself out of guilt.
(c) Don Rodrigue's defeat causes him to leave the kingdom.
(d) Don Rodrigue's courage leads him to conquer kingdoms.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he cannot endure life without what?
(a) The use of his arm.
(b) Honor.
(c) The love of the Infanta.
(d) The love of Chimene.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character draws his sword?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Gomes.

4. Act 1, Scene 2 introduces which thematic element?
(a) The conflict between the social classes.
(b) The conflict between war and peace.
(c) The conflict between Chimene and the Infanta.
(d) The conflict between love and honor.

5. What does the Infanta fantasize happens, following the duel?
(a) The victor is hers to love.
(b) The victor is imprisoned.I
(c) The victor marries Chimene.
(d) The victor challenges another character to a duel.

6. In Act 2, Scene 5, the Infanta believes which character wins the duel?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue.

7. In Act 2, Scene 8, which two characters vie for the King's attention?
(a) Chimene and Don Alonse.
(b) Chimene and Don Diegue.
(c) Don Diegue and Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue and Don Alonse.

8. Which characters enter first in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The Infanta and Chimene.
(b) Chimene and Leonor.
(c) The Infanta and Leonor.
(d) Chimene and Elvire.

9. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he can still live, even if which of the following occurs?
(a) If he is disabled in battle.
(b) If he is dishonored.
(c) If he is reduced to poverty.
(d) If he is denied the tutoring position.

10. Who prays for finding joy in the happiness of others?
(a) Elvire.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Leonor.

11. As the play opens, who is considered likely to be offered the position of tutor to the King's son?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Sanche.

12. In Act 1, Scene 2, the Infanta sends a messenger to which other character?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Elvire.

13. In Act 2, Scene 4, who leaves the palace, according to the messenger?
(a) Chimene and Don Gomes.
(b) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.
(c) Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue and Don Diegue.

14. The King comments that he feels justice is served by the action of which character?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Arias.

15. Which characters enter first in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Chimene and Leonor.
(b) Chimene and Elvire.
(c) The Infanta and Chimene.
(d) The Infanta and Leonor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which description best fits Don Rodrigue?

2. Chimene speaks of grieving not just for her father, but also for which other character?

3. Which is the best description of Don Arias?

4. In Act 3, Scene 1, which characters go into hiding?

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, who metaphorically urges his sword to take revenge?

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