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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 Infanta encourages a relationship between which two characters?
(a) Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(b) Don Sanche and Elvire.
(c) Don Rodrigue and Elvire.
(d) Don Sanche and Chimene.

2. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?
(a) She says she wants to be alone.
(b) She says everything is the Infanta's fault.
(c) She says she is going to avenge her father's death herself.
(d) She says everything is Elvire's fault.

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

4. In Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6, which character must choose between love and honor?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Gomes says he is glad to see that Don Rodrigue is influenced more by duty than by what?
(a) Fear.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does "Le Cid" apologize to the King?

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

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Elvire advise Chimene to do, regarding her desire for vengeance?

4. Who does the King thank for his honesty?

5. Who does the Infanta love?

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