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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 6, which character's soliloquy is in rhyming verse, rather than the play's typical blank verse?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Gomes.

2. Why does the Infanta offer to imprison a character?
(a) To punish him for his crimes.
(b) To ensure he is available for the duel.
(c) To prevent him from dueling.
(d) To prevent him from marrying Chimene.

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

4. In Act 1, Scenes 4 and 6, which two characters speak in soliloquies?
(a) Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Gomes and Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Gomes and Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue and Don Gomes.

5. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Alonse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Gomes says he is glad to see that Don Rodrigue is influenced more by duty than by what?

2. Who is the father of Chimene?

3. Why does the King dismiss the advice of Don Sanche?

4. Who does Chimene ask the King to punish, to avenge the death of her father?

5. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?

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