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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, who challenges another character to a duel?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) The King.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

3. Which description best fits Don Rodrigue?
(a) The King.
(b) Chimene's father.
(c) A young soldier.
(d) The King's son.

4. In Act 1, Scene 6, which character's soliloquy is in rhyming verse, rather than the play's typical blank verse?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Sanche.

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, who leaves the palace, according to the messenger?
(a) Chimene and Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(c) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue and Don Diegue.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, the Infanta sends a messenger to which other character?

2. In Act 2, Scene 3, who comforts Chimene?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he cannot endure life without what?

4. Chimene's father agrees with her choice of suitor because he possesses which quality?

5. Which two characters agree that love has the power to transcend sense?

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