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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. In Act 4, Scene 4, what news does the messenger deliver?
(a) Chimene is on her way to kill "Le Cid".
(b) Chimene is on her way to forgive Don Diegue.
(c) Chimene is on her way to forgive "Le Cid".
(d) Chimene is on her way to plead for justice for her father.

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

3. What does Chimene worry destroys her family's reputation?
(a) If Don Rodrigue kills Don Sanche.
(b) If Chimene kills Don Rodrigue.
(c) If someone sees Don Sanche in her home.
(d) If someone sees Don Rodrigue in her home.

4. What does the King say to Chimene, following the duel?
(a) Her honor is saved and her father is avenged, but she can never marry.
(b) Her honor is saved, her father is avenged, and she can live happily with her beloved.
(c) Her honor is saved, but her father is not avenged and she can never marry.
(d) Her honor is damaged, but her father is avenged and she can live happily with her beloved.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?

3. In Act 3, Scene 3, which character comes out of hiding?

4. In Act 5, Scene 1, which two characters agree to duel for the hand of Chimene?

5. Who apologizes to the King for speaking rashly?

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