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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event must be postponed for one year?
(a) The imprisonment of Don Rodrigue.
(b) The release of the defeated kings.
(c) The wedding.
(d) The imprisonment of Don Sanche.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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 appoints him as tutor for his son.
(c) The King pardons him and Chimene no longer seeks revenge.
(d) The King reduces his time in prison.

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

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

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

9. 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 Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
(c) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue 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 Chimene's sake.

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

11. 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.

12. In Act 4, Scene 4, what news does the messenger deliver?
(a) Chimene is on her way to forgive Don Diegue.
(b) Chimene is on her way to plead for justice for her father.
(c) Chimene is on her way to kill "Le Cid".
(d) Chimene is on her way to forgive "Le Cid".

13. Who apologizes to the King for speaking rashly?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Chimene.
(c) The Infanta.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?

2. Chimene says her feelings echo those of the people in what way?

3. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

4. When the Infanta enters, in Act 4, Scene 2, what does she offer?

5. The King orders which character to assume the title, role, and responsibilities of "Le Cid" at the end of the play?

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