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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. What is the relationship between Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue?
(a) Don Diegue is the rival of Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue is the tutor of Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue is the father of Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue is the son of Don Rodrigue.

2. In Act 2, Scene 6, who is with the King when he enters?
(a) Chimene and Don Diegue.
(b) Don Arias and Don Sanche.
(c) Don Arias and Don Diegue.
(d) Chimene and Don Arias.

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

4. Which character enters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) The Infanta.

5. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) The invading kings.
(d) Don Diegue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the King believe that an invasion may soon occur?

2. In Act 3, Scene 1, which characters go into hiding?

3. What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

4. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?

5. Chimene's father agrees with her choice of suitor because he possesses which quality?

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