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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Leonor asks the Infanta what blunt question?
(a) Whether honor is more important than social status.
(b) Whether the duel is more important than the impending invasion.
(c) Whether love outweighs honor.
(d) Whether reality equals fantasy.

2. Chimene's father agrees with her choice of suitor because he possesses which quality?
(a) Sense of duty.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Courage.
(d) Intelligence.

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, which two characters discuss the possible invasion of the kingdom?
(a) The King and Don Gomes.
(b) The King and Don Arias.
(c) The King and Don Alonse.
(d) The King and Don Sanche.

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. In Act 3, Scene 4, Don Rodrigue says he doesn't deserve Chimene's love if he doesn't have what?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Military prowess.
(d) Honor.

6. 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.

7. In Act 3, Scene 4, who tries to comfort Chimene?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

8. In Act 2, Scene 8, which two characters vie for the King's attention?
(a) Chimene and Don Diegue.
(b) Don Diegue and Don Alonse.
(c) Chimene and Don Alonse.
(d) Don Diegue and Don Sanche.

9. In Act 1, Scene 1, who tells Chimene that her father is in favor of a marriage between Chimene and the man she loves?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Elvire.

10. In Act 2, Scene 6, what advice does Don Sanche give the King?
(a) Give Don Rodrigue time to calm down.
(b) Give Don Gomes time to calm down.
(c) Imprison Don Gomes.
(d) Imprison Don Rodrigue.

11. In Act 2, Scene 3. why is Chimene upset?
(a) The man she loves does not love her.
(b) Her father is missing.
(c) The man she loves is killed.
(d) Her hopes for happiness are so quickly destroyed.

12. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, where does Don Rodrigue arrive?
(a) The palace.
(b) The Infanta's home.
(c) Chimene's home.
(d) His own home.

13. Which two characters agree that love has the power to transcend sense?
(a) Leonor and Elvire.
(b) Chimene and Leonor.
(c) The Infanta and Leonor.
(d) The Infanta and Chimene.

14. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does the King plan to teach Don Gomes about respect?
(a) Imprison him.
(b) Order him to take lessons from his son's tutor.
(c) Sentence him to death.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

15. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue is motivated by which emotion?
(a) Love.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, after Chimene responds to a character's offer to avenge her father's death, what does that character do?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character draws his sword?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 5, the Infanta believes which character wins the duel?

5. Which description best fits Leonor?

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