Le Cid Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Le Cid Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of Act 5, Scene 3, why does the Infanta say she no longer loves Don Rodrigue?

2. When Don Rodrigue enters in Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue believe?

3. In Act 5, Scene 1, which character says he needs to see Chimene again before he dies?

4. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?

5. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research the historical record of the real "Le Cid" or "El Cid." Compare the story of the real man to the Pierre Corneille version.

Essay Topic 2

Chimene and Don Rodrigue both say that without honor, they wouldn't be deserving of each others' love. Ironically, if they both uphold their sense of honor, they can never be together. Other than arranging a duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche, how can Chimene and Don Rodrigue resolve their dilemma?

Essay Topic 3

The story of "Le Cid" is told countless times, in many different ways. Research one other version of the story -- poem, opera, play, or film -- and discuss ways in which it is similar to and different from the Pierre Corneille version.

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