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

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

3. What does "Le Cid" believe people say if he dies in the duel?
(a) He dies because his opponent is dishonorable.
(b) He dies because he is the weaker opponent.
(c) He dies because he is a coward.
(d) He dies for love.

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

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

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

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

8. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue do?
(a) He summons a messenger.
(b) He speaks in soliloquy.
(c) He practices with his sword.
(d) He speaks with his son.

9. Leonor says which character is outmatched in the duel?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) "Le Cid".
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

10. By the end of Act 5, Scene 3, why does the Infanta say she no longer loves Don Rodrigue?
(a) She loves Don Sanche.
(b) Don Rodrigue surely loses in the duel.
(c) She now loves Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue still loves Chimene.

11. 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 is dishonored.
(c) If he wins the duel, Chimene must marry him.
(d) If he wins the duel, Chimene must give him all her fortune.

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

13. In Act 4, Scene 3, who is now called "Le Cid", since the invaders are repelled?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Arias
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 5, Scene 6, what does Chimene ask the King to do?

3. What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

4. In Act 5, Scene 4, why does Chimene say she is unhappy no matter who wins the duel?

5. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

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