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

2. What is the relationship between Don Diegue and Don Gomes?
(a) Don Diegue is the son of Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue is the rival of Don Gomes.
(c) Don Diegue is the father of Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue is the tutor of Don Gomes.

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, who tells Chimene that her father is in favor of a marriage between Chimene and the man she loves?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) The Infanta.

4. Who says that all the Prince needs to do to learn to be a good warrior is study his record?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) The King.
(d) Don Gomes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?

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

3. Who does the Infanta love?

4. In Act 1, Scenes 4 and 6, which two characters speak in soliloquies?

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

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