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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 2, Scene 2, who says he won't fight with someone not his equal, because there is no honor in it?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Diegue.

2. As the second act opens, the King is angry with which character?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) His son.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

3. Chimene's father agrees with her choice of suitor because he possesses which quality?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Courage.
(c) Sense of duty.
(d) Intelligence.

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue is motivated by which emotion?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Anger.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

5. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?
(a) He grants her request for revenge.
(b) He allows her to marry Don Sanche.
(c) He imprisons her.
(d) He only listens to her politely, without intent to do as she asks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scenes 1 and 2, Don Gomes is motivated by which emotion?

2. According to "Le Cid", how does the battle ultimately end?

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, who tells Chimene that he is willing to avenge the death of her father?

4. Why does the King lie to Chimene?

5. In Act 3, Scene 4, who tries to comfort Chimene?

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