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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. Don Arias believes whose arrogance gets him into trouble?
(a) The King.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

3. What is the relationship between Don Diegue and Don Gomes?
(a) Don Diegue is the son of Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue is the father of Don Gomes.
(c) Don Diegue is the tutor of Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue is the rival of Don Gomes.

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, who metaphorically urges his sword to take revenge?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) The King.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 6, who resolves to take revenge in the way his father demands?

2. In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Chimene say happens to her after the death of the man she loves?

3. In what way are Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche similar?

4. Who says that all the Prince needs to do to learn to be a good warrior is study his record?

5. In Act 3, Scene 1, which characters go into hiding?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 3, what does the Infanta say the King is trying to do? What does she think happens as a result? What is Chimene's reaction?

2. Why does Chimene vow to kill herself after Don Rodrigue dies?

3. Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2, contain all dialogue and no action. What is the dramatic purpose of these scenes?

4. In Act 2, Scene 8, given that Chimene and Don Diegue both present their arguments to the King, based on what is honorable, how can their requests be so opposite?

5. What does Don Rodrigue say happens if he dies in the duel against Don Sanche?

6. In Act 4, Scene 1, when Chimene learns that Don Rodrigue is victorious in battle, she says that she joins the people of the kingdom in their celebration of his heroism, but still wants revenge on him for killing her father. Is she being honorable or stubborn?

7. Why does the Infanta say that the wedding of Chimene and Don Rodrigue simultaneously means death and life to her?

8. In Act 2, Scene 7, when the King learns of the death of Don Gomes, he says that justice is served. Why does he say this?

9. 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?

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

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