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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The King comments that he feels justice is served by the action of which character?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Arias.

2. In Act 3, Scene 2, after Chimene responds to a character's offer to avenge her father's death, what does that character do?
(a) He storms angrily out of the room.
(b) He tries to kiss her.
(c) He says that's all he can ask and goes out.
(d) He argues that she is making a mistake.

3. 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.

4. In Act 1, Scene 6, who resolves to take revenge in the way his father demands?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Gomes.

5. Who does the King ask to escort Chimene home?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Alonse.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Sanche.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which description best fits Leonor?

2. In Act 1, Scene 5, who is asked to avenge his father's honor?

3. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes believes the King overlooks his actions for what reason?

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, which character comes out of hiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the sword represent, both in Act 1, Scene 5 and in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. In Act 1, Scene 4, Don Diegue speaks in soliloquy. Describe his emotions and complaints.

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, do the Infanta's words indicate a greater concern for honor or for love?

4. Describe the conversation between Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue, regarding the impending invasion.

5. Describe Don Diegue's defense of his son, Don Rodrigue, in Act 2, Scene 8?

6. The Infanta, in her soliloquy, says that love outlasts and transcends hate. This goes against the logic of most characters throughout the play, who act more out of hate (in the name of honor) than out of love. How does this soliloquy reinforce the main theme of the play?

7. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Don Gomes' attitude, regarding the King?

8. How does Chimene respond to the offer made by Don Sanche? What does this response reveal about her character?

9. Describe the King's plan to test Chimene's love for Don Rodrigue. What is the result of the test?

10. In Act 1, Scene 2, the Infanta is faced with a conflict between love and honor. What does she hope to gain, by choosing honor?

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