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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 Infanta says she no longer loves Don Rodrigue, but instead loves who?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) "Le Cid".
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue.

2. Why does Chimene need to be saved from Don Sanche?
(a) If he wins the duel, Chimene must give him all her fortune.
(b) If he wins the duel, Chimene must marry him.
(c) If he wins the duel, Chimene is dishonored.
(d) If he wins the duel, he kills Chimene.

3. Who says that all the Prince needs to do to learn to be a good warrior is study his record?
(a) The King.
(b) Don Gomes.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, who assures Chimene that everything works out according to her hopes?
(a) Leonor.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Her father.
(d) The Infanta.

5. According to the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, what outlasts and transcends hate?
(a) Honor.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chimene fear more than the dishonor of her father's death not being avenged?

2. By the end of the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, a character finally comes to accept what truth?

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

4. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?

5. Why does the King dismiss the advice of Don Sanche?

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