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

2. Chimene says "Le Cid" should be as determined to defend his own honor as he is to defend what?
(a) Chimene's honor.
(b) His father's honor.
(c) The Infanta's honor.
(d) Don Gomes' honor.

3. In Act 3, Scene 2, how does Chimene respond to a character's offer to avenge her father's death?
(a) She threatens to have him imprisoned.
(b) She accepts his offer.
(c) She refuses his offer.
(d) She says she keeps his offer in mind.

4. Which description best fits Leonor?
(a) In love with Don Rodrigue.
(b) Confidante of Chimene.
(c) In love with Don Sanche.
(d) Confidante of the Infanta.

5. Which two characters agree that love has the power to transcend sense?
(a) The Infanta and Chimene.
(b) Chimene and Leonor.
(c) The Infanta and Leonor.
(d) Leonor and Elvire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character strikes another character?

2. What do the soldiers want Don Rodrigue to do, according to Don Diegue?

3. In Act 1, Scenes 4 and 6, which two characters speak in soliloquies?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he cannot endure life without what?

5. Don Arias believes whose arrogance gets him into trouble?

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