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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the physical disability suffered by Don Diegue?

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

3. The Infanta encourages a relationship between which two characters?

4. In Act 1, Scene 5, who is asked to avenge his father's honor?

5. Act 1, Scene 2 introduces which thematic element?

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