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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character draws his sword?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Sanche.

2. The Infanta imagines what happens to Don Rodrigue, following the duel?
(a) Don Rodrigue is the new tutor for the King's son.
(b) Don Rodrigue's defeat causes him to leave the kingdom.
(c) Don Rodrigue's courage leads him to conquer kingdoms.
(d) Don Rodrigue kills himself out of guilt.

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

4. Chimene's father agrees with her choice of suitor because he possesses which quality?
(a) Courage.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Sense of duty.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, the Infanta sends a messenger to which other character?
(a) Elvire.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Don Sanche.

6. The Infanta encourages a relationship between which two characters?
(a) Don Rodrigue and Elvire.
(b) Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(c) Don Sanche and Elvire.
(d) Don Sanche and Chimene.

7. Who brags that even the trial swings of his sword are master strokes?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) The King.

8. Who prays for finding joy in the happiness of others?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) Chimene.

9. As the play opens, who is considered likely to be offered the position of tutor to the King's son?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Don Gomes.

10. In Act 2, Scene 2, who says he won't fight with someone not his equal, because there is no honor in it?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Arias.

11. Act 1, Scene 2 introduces which thematic element?
(a) The conflict between love and honor.
(b) The conflict between Chimene and the Infanta.
(c) The conflict between war and peace.
(d) The conflict between the social classes.

12. In Act 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Sanche.

13. Which two characters agree that love has the power to transcend sense?
(a) The Infanta and Chimene.
(b) The Infanta and Leonor.
(c) Leonor and Elvire.
(d) Chimene and Leonor.

14. In Act 2, Scene 5, the Infanta believes which character wins the duel?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Sanche.

15. In Act 2, Scene 6, which two characters discuss the possible invasion of the kingdom?
(a) The King and Don Sanche.
(b) The King and Don Alonse.
(c) The King and Don Arias.
(d) The King and Don Gomes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Don Rodrigue says he doesn't deserve Chimene's love if he doesn't have what?

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 3, who comforts Chimene?

4. Don Arias believes whose arrogance gets him into trouble?

5. In Act 3, Scene 2, how does Chimene respond to a character's offer to avenge her father's death?

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