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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows the King forgives him.
(b) Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
(c) Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
(d) Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows the King forgives him.

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Chimene fear more than the dishonor of her father's death not being avenged?
(a) Becoming Don Sanche's wife.
(b) Becoming Don Rodrigue's wife.
(c) Becoming Don Diegue's wife.
(d) Becoming Don Arias' wife.

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. The imagined ghost is the likeness of which character?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Alonse.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Gomes.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to "Le Cid", how does the battle ultimately end?

3. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?

4. In Act 4, Scene 5, who accompanies Chimene to see the King?

5. Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel?

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