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The Infanta's Love Poem

Write a poem as if you are the Infanta. Express your love for Don Rodrigue, then lament that you cannot be with him because of his low birth. Write about how hard it is to be torn between love and duty.

Sword Play

When the sword first appears in "Le Cid", it belongs to Don Diegue. Make a flow chart, tracking how the sword changes hands during the course of the play. Don't forget any characters!

Invading Ships

When "Le Cid' is written, what does a typical European war ship look like? Research the typical construction and appearance of war ships in that era, using the Internet, encyclopedias, library books, or other sources. Create a detailed drawing or model of such a ship.

Word Scramble

Can you unscramble the eleven characters in "Le Cid"?

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