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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scenes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which description best fits Don Rodrigue?
(a) The King.
(b) A young soldier.
(c) Chimene's father.
(d) The King's son.

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue says he has no fear of Don Gomes for what reason?
(a) Don Rodrigue wishes to die.
(b) Don Gomes has a useless arm.
(c) Don Rodrigue is fighting for his father's honor.
(d) Don Rodrigue is more experienced than Don Gomes.

4. In what way is this soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2 similar to that of Don Rodrigue, in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Both are spoken in the company of other characters.
(b) Both are in verse.
(c) Both contain plans to deceive other characters.
(d) Both contain regrets about unrequited love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Chimene tells Don Rodrigue she never finds comfort in him again for what reason?

2. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?

3. In Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta says she can never marry which character?

4. Why can't Chimene ask the man she loves to be merciful?

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

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