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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 1, Don Gomes believes the King overlooks his actions for what reason?
(a) His planned marriage to the Infanta.
(b) His service as tutor to the King's son.
(c) His planned marriage to Chimene.
(d) His service as a warrior.

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

3. Who does the Infanta love?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) The King.

4. In Act 1, Scene 5, who is asked to avenge his father's honor?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. 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 lies to Chimene.
(c) That she plans to elope with Don Rodrigue.
(d) That she plans to elope with Don Diegue.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Gomes says he is glad to see that Don Rodrigue is influenced more by duty than by what?

2. Why does the Infanta offer to imprison a character?

3. In Act 3, Scene 4, who tries to comfort Chimene?

4. The Infanta imagines what happens to Don Rodrigue, following the duel?

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, who leaves the palace, according to the messenger?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Don Arias try to help Don Gomes? Is his attempt successful?

2. 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?

3. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue ask his son, Don Rodrigue, to do? Why does he ask him to do this?

4. In Act 2, Scene 3, the Infanta devises a way to skirt the issue of honor for Don Rodrigue, and to keep him safe. What is this plan? Why does Chimene agree to the plan?

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

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

7. In Act 3, Scene 5, Don Diegue laments in soliloquy about his unhappiness since the duel is fought. Don Diegue's son follows his wishes in defending his honor, and yet he is not happy. What emotional punishments must Don Diegue endure?

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

9. Although Chimene loves Don Rodrigue, in Act 2, Scene 8 she begs the King to punish him for killing her father. Detail her arguments.

10. 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?

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