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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Arias.

2. When the Infanta enters, in Act 4, Scene 2, what does she offer?
(a) Forgiveness for Chimene's actions.
(b) Sympathy for the captured kings.
(c) Sympathy for Chimene's grief.
(d) A message from the King.

3. Who says that all the Prince needs to do to learn to be a good warrior is study his record?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) The King.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue.

4. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?
(a) To attend the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(b) To fight to defend Don Gomes' honor.
(c) To fight to defend Don Diegue's honor.
(d) To witness the duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opinion of the King, who dishonors the King's judgment?

2. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?

3. Why can't Chimene ask the man she loves to be merciful?

4. Chimene speaks of grieving not just for her father, but also for which other character?

5. Who does Chimene ask the King to punish, to avenge the death of her father?

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