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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. 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 Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Gomes says he is glad to see that Don Rodrigue is influenced more by duty than by what?
(a) Hate.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Wealth.

3. Who prays for finding joy in the happiness of others?
(a) Leonor.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Elvire.

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, who says he won't fight with someone not his equal, because there is no honor in it?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Gomes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character worries that he loses the love of Chimene?

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?

4. In Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6, which character must choose between love and honor?

5. Which character has no fear of the King's punishment?

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