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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses a fifth of the Cid's booty as a reward?

2. How much do Rachel and Vidas pay the Cid in exchange for the chests?

3. How many men does the Cid send away with the count in Section 62?

4. What does Martín Antolínez give to the Cid and his followers in Section 5?

5. What do the Cid's victories show, according to Section 65?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the circumstances of the Cid's victory over the Valencians.

2. What relationship does the Cid have with his family? How do you know?

3. What does the Cid decide about his beard in Section 76? Why?

4. What role do the abbots of San Pedro play in the Cid's departure from Vivar?

5. Explain how the Cid and his men are able to pay for the things they need during their travels and battles.

6. Who sends Moors to the Cid to bring him in? How does the Cid react to this?

7. Explain the sale of Minaya's booty to the Moors in Section 24.

8. What role does Martín Antolínez play in the Cid's departure from Vivar?

9. What bargain does the Cid try to make with God as he goes to San Pedro?

10. Describe the Cid's dream in Section 19. What does it mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how general citizens, such as the people of Alcocer, feel about the Cid. Why do they feel this way about him?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the relationship between the Cid and his men, focusing on how he treats them.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Cid's military career. How does it contribute to his life decisions?

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