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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 says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?
(a) He grants her request for revenge.
(b) He imprisons her.
(c) He allows her to marry Don Sanche.
(d) He only listens to her politely, without intent to do as she asks.

2. Which character enters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Leonor.

3. 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 and her father is avenged, but she can never marry.
(d) Her honor is saved, her father is avenged, and she can live happily with her beloved.

4. Why does Elvire say that Chimene should be happy no matter who wins the duel?
(a) Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
(b) Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.
(c) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover is dead.
(d) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.

5. In Act 3, Scene 4, Chimene tells Don Rodrigue she never finds comfort in him again for what reason?
(a) He dishonors her father.
(b) The Infanta loves him.
(c) He loves the Infanta.
(d) He kills her father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?

3. What event must be postponed for one year?

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, the messenger reports that the two characters who leave the palace are doing what?

5. In Act 2, Scene 4, which character bursts into tears and exits, believing the duel begins?

(see the answer key)

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