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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the King dismiss the advice of Don Sanche?
(a) Don Sanche is too young to fully understand the situation.
(b) Don Sanche is too old to fully understand the situation.
(c) Don Sanche is an enemy of the kingdom.
(d) Don Sanche is untrustworthy.

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

3. Who brags that even the trial swings of his sword are master strokes?
(a) The King.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

4. Which character enters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Leonor.
(b) Chimene.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Elvire.

5. Which is the best description of Don Arias?
(a) Son of Don Gomes.
(b) A gentleman of the court.
(c) Tutor to the King's son.
(d) Father of Don Rodrigue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, who assures Chimene that everything works out according to her hopes?

3. What does the Infanta fantasize happens, following the duel?

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, who tells Chimene that her father is in favor of a marriage between Chimene and the man she loves?

5. Don Arias believes whose arrogance gets him into trouble?

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