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

2. In Act 2, Scene 3. why is Chimene upset?
(a) The man she loves is killed.
(b) Her hopes for happiness are so quickly destroyed.
(c) Her father is missing.
(d) The man she loves does not love her.

3. Which character has no fear of the King's punishment?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, who leaves the palace, according to the messenger?
(a) Don Rodrigue and Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(c) Chimene and Don Gomes.
(d) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.

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

7. Chimene speaks of grieving not just for her father, but also for which other character?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

8. In Act 1, Scene 3, which two characters argue about the King's choice of tutor?
(a) Don Gomes and Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.
(d) Don Diegue and the King.

9. The King is trying to make peace between which two characters?
(a) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.
(b) Don Gomes and Chimene.
(c) The Infanta and Chimene.
(d) Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue.

10. In Act 3, Scene 1, which character says that he deserves to die?
(a) Don Alonse.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

12. In Act 2, Scene 7, what news does the messenger bring?
(a) A distant army is sighted.
(b) Don Gomes is killed by Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Rodrigue is killed by Don Gomes.
(d) Several ships are sighted.

13. In Act 3, Scene 2, after Chimene responds to a character's offer to avenge her father's death, what does that character do?
(a) He argues that she is making a mistake.
(b) He says that's all he can ask and goes out.
(c) He storms angrily out of the room.
(d) He tries to kiss her.

14. What is the physical disability suffered by Don Diegue?
(a) He cannot walk.
(b) He has a useless leg.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He has a useless arm.

15. In Act 2, Scene 6, what does the King do immediately, to protect the kingdom from the potential invasion?
(a) Fortify the castle.
(b) Evacuate the castle.
(c) Post a small additional guard.
(d) Send Don Rodrigue to scout for information.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the play opens, who is considered likely to be offered the position of tutor to the King's son?

3. The King comments that he feels justice is served by the action of which character?

4. In Act 2, Scene 6, who is with the King when he enters?

5. In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Elvire advise Chimene to do, regarding her desire for vengeance?

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