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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel?
(a) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
(b) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
(c) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
(d) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.

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

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

5. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?
(a) She still desires revenge.
(b) She wants to cancel the duel.
(c) She doubts the victory is final.
(d) She wants to postpone the wedding.

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

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

8. What do the soldiers want Don Rodrigue to do, according to Don Diegue?
(a) Lead them in battle.
(b) Marry Chimene.
(c) Surrender to the King.
(d) Fight another duel.

9. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?
(a) For being clumsy in his duel.
(b) For driving Chimene away.
(c) For dishonoring the King.
(d) For failing to predict an invasion.

10. What is the meaning of "Le Cid"?
(a) The victorious.
(b) The warrior.
(c) The prince.
(d) The king.

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta wants to reassure Chimene by telling her what?

2. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?

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

4. Don Rodrigue says that it is dishonorable to be what?

5. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

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