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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character fears that great sorrow follows great joy?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Leonor.
(c) Elvire.
(d) The Infanta.

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does the King plan to teach Don Gomes about respect?
(a) Imprison him.
(b) Order him to take lessons from his son's tutor.
(c) Challenge him to a duel.
(d) Sentence him to death.

4. In Act 4, Scene 1, which two characters enter first?
(a) Chimene and Leonor.
(b) Chimene and the Infanta.
(c) Elvire and the Infanta.
(d) Chimene and Elvire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue?

2. In Act 1, Scene 6, which character's soliloquy is in rhyming verse, rather than the play's typical blank verse?

3. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?

4. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?

5. Which character has no fear of the King's punishment?

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