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

2. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, where do the two characters decide to go?
(a) To see the King.
(b) To observe the invading ships.
(c) To fight a duel.
(d) To see Chimene.

3. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?
(a) The King's messenger.
(b) Chimene's father.
(c) Don Rodrigue's father.
(d) Chimene's beloved.

4. Which character imagines he sees a ghost?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Alonse.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. In Act 4, Scene 2, what does Chimene urge the Infanta to do?
(a) Help with wedding plans.
(b) Be wary that the invasion may not be over.
(c) Prepare for another duel.
(d) Be happy like everyone else.

6. In Act 4, Scene 1, which character says Don Rodrigue is afraid to appear before the King?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) The Infanta.

7. Referring to "Le Cid", the King says not everyone who "does his duty" does so with such what?
(a) Insanity.
(b) Recklessness.
(c) Distinction.
(d) Style.

8. Chimene says her feelings echo those of the people in what way?
(a) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Rodrigue's strength and courage.
(b) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Diegue's strength and courage.
(c) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Diegue's resolve.
(d) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Rodrigue's resolve.

9. In Act 5, Scene 4, why does Chimene say she is unhappy no matter who wins the duel?
(a) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover is dead.
(b) Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.
(c) Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
(d) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.

10. According to "Le Cid", how does the battle ultimately end?
(a) Many of the invaders flee, and the battle ends because there is no one to fight.
(b) All of the invaders are killed.
(c) The invaders capture most of "Le Cid's" men.
(d) The invaders agreed to join "Le Cid's" army.

11. In Act 5, Scene 1, which two characters agree to duel for the hand of Chimene?
(a) Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue and Don Arias.
(c) Don Arias and Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Sanche and Don Diegue.

12. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?
(a) Don Alonse.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

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

15. By the end of the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, a character finally comes to accept what truth?
(a) Chimene does not want help from the Infanta.
(b) The kingdom is about to be invaded.
(c) Don Rodrigue must be imprisoned.
(d) Don Rodrigue and Chimene are still in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 5, who lays his sword at Chimene's feet?

2. The Infanta says she no longer loves Don Rodrigue, but instead loves who?

3. In Act 4, Scene 4, what news does the messenger deliver?

4. What do the soldiers want Don Rodrigue to do, according to Don Diegue?

5. In Act 4, Scene 1, which two characters enter first?

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