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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he can still live, even if which of the following occurs?
(a) If he is denied the tutoring position.
(b) If he is dishonored.
(c) If he is disabled in battle.
(d) If he is reduced to poverty.

2. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?
(a) If Chimene kills Don Rodrigue.
(b) If someone sees Don Sanche in her home.
(c) If someone sees Don Rodrigue in her home.
(d) If Don Rodrigue kills Don Sanche.

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

4. In Act 4, Scene 1, which two characters enter first?
(a) Chimene and Leonor.
(b) Elvire and the Infanta.
(c) Chimene and Elvire.
(d) Chimene and the Infanta.

5. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?
(a) His refusal to fight.
(b) Earning the love of Chimene.
(c) His first sword thrust.
(d) Earning the respect of the King.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 6, the King complains of whose arrogance?

2. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?

3. In Act 1, Scene 6, which character's soliloquy is in rhyming verse, rather than the play's typical blank verse?

4. In Act 3, Scene 4, who tries to comfort Chimene?

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, which character is challenged to a duel?

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