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

2. In Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2, Don Gomes is motivated by which emotion?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue mocks Don Gomes for what?
(a) Having poor sword skills.
(b) Being too old to duel.
(c) Having pity.
(d) Being a coward.

4. In Act 4, Scene 4, what news does the messenger deliver?
(a) Chimene is on her way to kill "Le Cid".
(b) Chimene is on her way to forgive "Le Cid".
(c) Chimene is on her way to plead for justice for her father.
(d) Chimene is on her way to forgive Don Diegue.

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, who challenges another character to a duel?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) The King.
(d) Don Diegue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?

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

4. Why does the King lie to Chimene?

5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?

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