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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. In Act 3, Scene 1, which characters go into hiding?
(a) Elvire and Don Sanche.
(b) Elvire and Don Rodrigue.
(c) Chimene and Elvire.
(d) Elvire, Don Rodrigue, and Don Sanche.

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, what does the Infanta confess to Leonor?
(a) That she lets her imagination run away with her.
(b) That she plans to elope with Don Diegue.
(c) That she lies to Chimene.
(d) That she plans to elope with Don Rodrigue.

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

5. Which description best fits Elvire?
(a) Confidante of the Infanta.
(b) In love with Don Rodrigue.
(c) In love with Don Sanche.
(d) Confidante of Chimene.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Chimene tells Don Rodrigue she never finds comfort in him again for what reason?

2. Chimene speaks of grieving not just for her father, but also for which other character?

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue says he has no fear of Don Gomes for what reason?

4. What does the Infanta predict happens, following the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene?

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, which two characters argue about the King's choice of tutor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Don Rodrigue offers Chimene his sword, but she refuses to take it or even look at it. Discuss the symbolism of this scene.

2. Describe the emotions in Don Rodrigue's soliloquy.

3. Act 1, Scene 3 includes obstacles to which two future events Chimene and Elvire anticipate in Scene 1?

4. Compare the actions of the Infanta with the actions of Chimene, in terms of honor. How do their actions reveal their differences?

5. It seems unlikely that Don Rodrigue, inexperienced in battle, suddenly becomes a great war hero. Prior to his duel with Don Gomes. In fact, Don Gomes is hesitant to fight against someone so inexperienced. Does this weak plot development hinder the integrity of the play?

6. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Chimene and Elvire say about Don Gomes?

7. 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?

8. Why does Don Gomes believe he is the best choice of tutor for the King's son?

9. In Act 2, Scene 3, what is the Infanta's advice to Chimene? Is this advice inspired by her sense of honor?

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

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