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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way are Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche similar?
(a) They are both sons of Don Diegue.
(b) They both wish to tutor the King's son.
(c) They both love Chimene.
(d) They are both sons of Don Gomes.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes believes the King overlooks his actions for what reason?
(a) His planned marriage to Chimene.
(b) His service as a warrior.
(c) His planned marriage to the Infanta.
(d) His service as tutor to the King's son.

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) Being a coward.
(d) Having pity.

4. In Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6, which character must choose between love and honor?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Gomes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue is motivated by which emotion?

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 3. why is Chimene upset?

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, which two characters argue about the King's choice of tutor?

5. Why does the Infanta offer to imprison a character?

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