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

2. As the play opens, who is considered likely to be offered the position of tutor to the King's son?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

3. What is the meaning of "Le Cid"?
(a) The victorious.
(b) The king.
(c) The warrior.
(d) The prince.

4. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue do?
(a) He summons a messenger.
(b) He speaks with his son.
(c) He practices with his sword.
(d) He speaks in soliloquy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 1, which character says that he deserves to die?

2. What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle?

3. The imagined ghost is the likeness of which character?

4. In Act 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?

5. The Infanta imagines what happens to Don Rodrigue, following the duel?

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