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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 1, which character says he needs to see Chimene again before he dies?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

2. Don Rodrigue says that it is dishonorable to be what?
(a) A man in love with two women.
(b) A loyal suitor and an unskilled soldier.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A violence-hungry soldier and an undutiful lover.

3. In Act 5, Scene 3, who suggests that the Infanta must find peace?
(a) Leonor.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Chimene.
(d) The King.

4. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

6. In Act 5, Scene 1, Chimene says the boldness of which character costs her honor?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

7. Who apologizes to the King for speaking rashly?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Don Sanche.

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

9. Chimene says "Le Cid" should be as determined to defend his own honor as he is to defend what?
(a) The Infanta's honor.
(b) Don Gomes' honor.
(c) Chimene's honor.
(d) His father's honor.

10. 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.

11. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?
(a) It's a greater honor to sacrifice the public good in the name of fulfilling individual desire.
(b) Glory is more important than honor.
(c) Honor is more important than glory.
(d) It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.

12. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?
(a) To fight to defend Don Gomes' honor.
(b) To witness the duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(c) To attend the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(d) To fight to defend Don Diegue's honor.

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

14. Why does the Infanta say the King believes Don Gomes' glory as a warrior lives again?
(a) Don Gomes and his son are victorious in battle.
(b) Don Rodrigue is victorious in battle.
(c) Don Gomes is victorious in battle.
(d) Don Diegue is victorious in battle.

15. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) The invading kings.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decision does Chimene say she does not have the right to make?

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

3. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?

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

5. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?

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