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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scenes 3, 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 1, which character says that he deserves to die?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Alonse.
(d) Don Sanche.

2. In Act 4, Scene 3, who is now called "Le Cid", since the invaders are repelled?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Arias
(d) Don Diegue.

3. Why does the King lie to Chimene?
(a) He wishes to test her love for Don Diegue.
(b) He wishes to test her love for Don Sanche.
(c) He wishes to help the Infanta.
(d) He wishes to test her love for Don Rodrigue.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he can still live, even if which of the following occurs?
(a) If he is disabled in battle.
(b) If he is dishonored.
(c) If he is denied the tutoring position.
(d) If he is reduced to poverty.

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, which character is challenged to a duel?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, how does Chimene respond to a character's offer to avenge her father's death?

2. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Chimene say happens to her after the death of the man she loves?

4. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?

5. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?

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