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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which description best fits Leonor?
(a) Confidante of Chimene.
(b) In love with Don Rodrigue.
(c) Confidante of the Infanta.
(d) In love with Don Sanche.

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

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 5, who is asked to avenge his father's honor?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Sanche.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character strikes another character?

3. Who prays for finding joy in the happiness of others?

4. Which description best fits Elvire?

5. As the play opens, who is considered likely to be offered the position of tutor to the King's son?

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