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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 4, Scene 5, who accompanies Chimene to see the King?
(a) "Le Cid".
(b) Elvire.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue.

2. Chimene says that if "Le Cid" dies in the duel, what quickly is forgotten?
(a) "Le Cid's" cowardice.
(b) "Le Cid's" brilliant victory in battle.
(c) "Le Cid's" defeat in battle.
(d) "Le Cid's" love for Chimene.

3. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Elvire.
(d) Leonor.

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

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

6. Why does the King lie to Chimene?
(a) He wishes to test her love for Don Sanche.
(b) He wishes to test her love for Don Diegue.
(c) He wishes to test her love for Don Rodrigue.
(d) He wishes to help the Infanta.

7. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?
(a) For failing to predict an invasion.
(b) For dishonoring the King.
(c) For driving Chimene away.
(d) For being clumsy in his duel.

8. When Don Rodrigue enters in Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue believe?
(a) That he loses his mind.
(b) That Don Rodrigue plans to kill him.
(c) That Don Rodrigue marries Chimene.
(d) That Don Rodrigue marries the Infanta.

9. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, who does the Infanta ask to accompany her on a visit to Chimene?
(a) Leonor.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

11. In Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta says she can never marry which character?
(a) The King.
(b) "Le Cid".
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue.

12. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?
(a) His first sword thrust.
(b) Earning the love of Chimene.
(c) His refusal to fight.
(d) Earning the respect of the King.

13. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta wants to reassure Chimene by telling her what?
(a) That Don Sanche is hers.
(b) That Don Sanche is dead.
(c) That Don Rodrigue is hers.
(d) That Don Rodrigue is dead.

14. In Act 5, Scene 5, who lays his sword at Chimene's feet?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Arias.

15. In Act 4, Scene 1, which two characters enter first?
(a) Elvire and the Infanta.
(b) Chimene and the Infanta.
(c) Chimene and Leonor.
(d) Chimene and Elvire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character imagines he sees a ghost?

2. What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle?

3. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?

4. Chimene says "Le Cid" should be as determined to defend his own honor as he is to defend what?

5. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

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