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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 1, Scene 3, which character strikes another character?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

3. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?
(a) If Chimene kills Don Rodrigue.
(b) If Don Rodrigue kills Don Sanche.
(c) If someone sees Don Sanche in her home.
(d) If someone sees Don Rodrigue in her home.

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he can still live, even if which of the following occurs?
(a) If he is disabled in battle.
(b) If he is denied the tutoring position.
(c) If he is reduced to poverty.
(d) If he is dishonored.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which description best fits Leonor?

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

3. In Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2, Don Gomes is motivated by which emotion?

4. Act 1, Scene 2 introduces which thematic element?

5. What is the relationship between Don Diegue and Don Gomes?

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. Why is it ironic that Don Gomes admires Don Rodrigue's sense of honor?

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

4. The Infanta, in her soliloquy, says that love outlasts and transcends hate. This goes against the logic of most characters throughout the play, who act more out of hate (in the name of honor) than out of love. How does this soliloquy reinforce the main theme of the play?

5. In Act 2, Scene 6, does the King believe Don Gomes' actions are honorable, since Don Diegue is appointed as tutor? Why or why not?

6. In Act 5, Scene 1, Chimene asks Don Rodrigue why he expects to die at the hand of Don Sanche, when he is so successful against her father and in battle. Describe his response.

7. In Act 3, Scene 1, why do Don Rodrigue and Elvire hide from Chimene?

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

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

10. 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?

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