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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Infanta says Chimene should no longer pursue vengeance for what reason?
(a) Vengeance means death to Chimene.
(b) Vengeance means death to the Infanta.
(c) Vengeance destroys Chimene's chance for true love.
(d) Vengeance means danger and imminent destruction for the city.

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

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

5. 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) Honor is more important than glory.
(c) Glory is more important than honor.
(d) It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.

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

7. What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle?
(a) The King appoints him as tutor for his son.
(b) The King pardons him and the Infanta is his bride.
(c) The King reduces his time in prison.
(d) The King pardons him and Chimene no longer seeks revenge.

8. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Sanche.

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

10. Which character says he loves Chimene so much that her desire is his?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Sanche.

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

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

13. The King orders which character to assume the title, role, and responsibilities of "Le Cid" at the end of the play?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?

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

3. In Act 4, Scene 3, who is now called "Le Cid", since the invaders are repelled?

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

5. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?

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