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Le Cid | Quiz

Pierre Corneille
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Le Cid | Quiz

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1)

In Act 2, Scene 4, the messenger reports that the two characters who leave the palace are doing what? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

Whispering.
Dueling
Laughing.
Arguing.
2)

What does Chimene fear more than the dishonor of her father's death not being avenged? (from Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Becoming Don Arias' wife.
Becoming Don Sanche's wife.
Becoming Don Rodrigue's wife.
Becoming Don Diegue's wife.
3)

In Act 2, Scene 6, how does the King plan to teach Don Gomes about respect? (from Act 2, Scenes 6, 7 and 8)

Imprison him.
Challenge him to a duel.
Order him to take lessons from his son's tutor.
Sentence him to death.
4)

Which two characters agree that love has the power to transcend sense? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

The Infanta and Chimene.
Chimene and Leonor.
Leonor and Elvire.
The Infanta and Leonor.
5)

Why does the King dismiss the advice of Don Sanche? (from Act 2, Scenes 6, 7 and 8)

Don Sanche is an enemy of the kingdom.
Don Sanche is too old to fully understand the situation.
Don Sanche is too young to fully understand the situation.
Don Sanche is untrustworthy.
6)

In Act 3, Scene 3, which character comes out of hiding? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Leonor.
Elvire.
The Infanta.
Chimene.
7)

Why does Elvire say that Chimene should be happy no matter who wins the duel? (from Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.
Either her father is un-avenged or her lover is dead.
Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.
Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
8)

What does the King say to Chimene, following the duel? (from Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Her honor is damaged, but her father is avenged and she can live happily with her beloved.
Her honor is saved, but her father is not avenged and she can never marry.
Her honor is saved, her father is avenged, and she can live happily with her beloved.
Her honor is saved and her father is avenged, but she can never marry.
9)

In Act 3, Scene 2, how does Chimene respond to a character's offer to avenge her father's death? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

She refuses his offer.
She accepts his offer.
She threatens to have him imprisoned.
She says she keeps his offer in mind.
10)

In Act 2, Scene 6, what advice does Don Sanche give the King? (from Act 2, Scenes 6, 7 and 8)

Imprison Don Gomes.
Imprison Don Rodrigue.
Give Don Gomes time to calm down.
Give Don Rodrigue time to calm down.
11)

The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner? (from Act 4, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

He allows her to marry Don Sanche.
He imprisons her.
He grants her request for revenge.
He only listens to her politely, without intent to do as she asks.
12)

In Act 3, Scene 4, Don Rodrigue says he doesn't deserve Chimene's love if he doesn't have what? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Honor.
Military prowess.
Wealth.
Loyalty.
13)

In Act 2, Scene 6, the King complains of whose arrogance? (from Act 2, Scenes 6, 7 and 8)

Don Gomes and Don Rodrigue.
Don Gomes and the invaders.
Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
Don Rodrigue and the invaders.
14)

What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows the King forgives him.
Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows the King forgives him.
Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
15)

Leonor asks the Infanta what blunt question? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

Whether the duel is more important than the impending invasion.
Whether love outweighs honor.
Whether honor is more important than social status.
Whether reality equals fantasy.
16)

What decision does Chimene say she does not have the right to make? (from Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2)

To let Don Rodrigue live for the good of all.
To let Don Diegue live because she loves him.
To let Don Diegue live for the good of all.
To let Don Rodrigue live because she loves him.
17)

Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what? (from Act 5, Scene 1)

She wants Don Rodrigue to win her hand in the duel.
She wants Don Arias to win her hand in the duel.
She wants Don Diegue to win her hand in the duel.
She wants Don Sanche to win her hand in the duel.
18)

What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle? (from Act 3, Scene 5)

The King reduces his time in prison.
The King appoints him as tutor for his son.
The King pardons him and Chimene no longer seeks revenge.
The King pardons him and the Infanta is his bride.
19)

Leonor says which character is outmatched in the duel? (from Act 5, Scenes 2 and 3)

"Le Cid".
Don Sanche.
Don Arias.
Don Rodrigue.
20)

Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel? (from Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7)

Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
21)

In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Don Diegue.
Don Arias.
Don Rodrigue.
Don Sanche.
22)

In Act 4, Scene 1, which character says Don Rodrigue is afraid to appear before the King? (from Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2)

Elvire.
Chimene.
The Infanta.
Leonor.
23)

In Act 3, Scene 4, who refuses to look at the sword after it is drawn? (from Act 3, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Don Rodrigue.
Don Sanche.
Chimene.
Elvire.
24)

What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor? (from Act 4, Scenes 1 and 2)

Honor is more important than glory.
It's a greater honor to sacrifice the public good in the name of fulfilling individual desire.
It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.
Glory is more important than honor.
25)

What does the Infanta fantasize happens, following the duel? (from Act 2, Scenes 3, 4 and 5)

The victor is hers to love.
The victor is imprisoned.I
The victor marries Chimene.
The victor challenges another character to a duel.
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