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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. The King orders which character to assume the title, role, and responsibilities of "Le Cid" at the end of the play?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, what does the King do immediately, to protect the kingdom from the potential invasion?
(a) Evacuate the castle.
(b) Fortify the castle.
(c) Send Don Rodrigue to scout for information.
(d) Post a small additional guard.

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, who leaves the palace, according to the messenger?
(a) Don Gomes and Don Diegue.
(b) Don Rodrigue and Don Diegue.
(c) Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(d) Chimene and Don Gomes.

5. Who is the father of Chimene?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) The King.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Elvire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which description best fits Elvire?

3. In Act 3, Scene 4, who tries to comfort Chimene?

4. In Act 1, Scenes 4 and 6, which two characters speak in soliloquies?

5. In Act 1, Scene 4, who metaphorically urges his sword to take revenge?

(see the answer key)

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