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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue says he has no fear of Don Gomes for what reason?
(a) Don Rodrigue wishes to die.
(b) Don Gomes has a useless arm.
(c) Don Rodrigue is fighting for his father's honor.
(d) Don Rodrigue is more experienced than Don Gomes.

2. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Sanche.

3. Referring to "Le Cid", the King says not everyone who "does his duty" does so with such what?
(a) Insanity.
(b) Distinction.
(c) Recklessness.
(d) Style.

4. In Act 3, Scene 4, Chimene tells Don Rodrigue she never finds comfort in him again for what reason?
(a) He loves the Infanta.
(b) He dishonors her father.
(c) He kills her father.
(d) The Infanta loves him.

5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?
(a) She says she wants to be alone.
(b) She says everything is Elvire's fault.
(c) She says everything is the Infanta's fault.
(d) She says she is going to avenge her father's death herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, who refuses to look at the sword after it is drawn?

2. Who brags that even the trial swings of his sword are master strokes?

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, how does Chimene respond to a character's offer to avenge her father's death?

4. In Act 4, Scene 5, who accompanies Chimene to see the King?

5. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?

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