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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 2, Scene 4, what does the Infanta ask a messenger to do?
(a) Bring Don Rodrigue to her.
(b) Bring Don Gomes to her.
(c) Bring Don Diegue to her.
(d) Bring Chimene to her.

2. Why does the King believe that an invasion may soon occur?
(a) He receives word from Don Gomes.
(b) Several ships are sighted.
(c) A messenger brings news from the invading kingdom.
(d) A distant army is sighted.

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, which character is challenged to a duel?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) The King.
(d) Don Gomes.

4. In what way are Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche similar?
(a) They are both sons of Don Diegue.
(b) They both wish to tutor the King's son.
(c) They both love Chimene.
(d) They are both sons of Don Gomes.

5. In the opinion of the King, who dishonors the King's judgment?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brags that even the trial swings of his sword are master strokes?

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

3. In Act 3, Scene 4, who draws a sword?

4. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does the King plan to teach Don Gomes about respect?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Don Rodrigue remorseful, even though he wins the duel against Don Gomes?

4. How does the Infanta respond to Chimene's renewed desire for vengeance?

5. 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?

6. In Act 2, Scene 5, how does the Infanta's fantasy foreshadow future events in the play?

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

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

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

10. Describe Chimene's reaction, when she believes that Don Sanche killed Don Rodrigue in the duel.

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