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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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. The King chooses which sort of person to tutor his son?
(a) A warrior renowned for his service long ago.
(b) A warrior admired for his service in the present.
(c) A scholar admired for his wisdom.
(d) A scholor admired for his high social status.

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, who assures Chimene that everything works out according to her hopes?
(a) Leonor.
(b) Elvire.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Her father.

4. Leonor says Chimene chooses Don Sanche to fight for her in the duel for what reason?
(a) He is outmatched by Don Rodrigue.
(b) He is outmatched by Don Arias.
(c) He wins Chimene's hand in marriage.
(d) He avenges the death of Chimene's father.

5. In Act 3, Scene 4, who draws a sword?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Chimene.
(c) Elvire.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?

2. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?

3. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?

4. In Act 5, Scene 4, why does Chimene say she is unhappy no matter who wins the duel?

5. In the opinion of the King, who dishonors the King's judgment?

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