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

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, who tells Chimene that her father is in favor of a marriage between Chimene and the man she loves?
(a) Elvire.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) The Infanta.

3. According to "Le Cid", how does the battle ultimately end?
(a) The invaders capture most of "Le Cid's" men.
(b) All of the invaders are killed.
(c) The invaders agreed to join "Le Cid's" army.
(d) Many of the invaders flee, and the battle ends because there is no one to fight.

4. Why can't Chimene ask the man she loves to be merciful?
(a) He loses his position as tutor to the King's son.
(b) He is angry with her.
(c) He does not love her.
(d) His honor is destroyed.

5. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?
(a) She wants to cancel the duel.
(b) She wants to postpone the wedding.
(c) She still desires revenge.
(d) She doubts the victory is final.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue says he has no fear of Don Gomes for what reason?

2. When the Infanta enters, in Act 4, Scene 2, what does she offer?

3. In Act 4, Scene 2, what does Chimene urge the Infanta to do?

4. Why does the Infanta try to forget the man she loves?

5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, where do the two characters decide to go?

(see the answer key)

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