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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?
(a) He is weak, recovering from injuries suffered in battle.
(b) His opponent is a greater warrior.
(c) He is prepared to die because Chimene desires his death.
(d) His opponent fights with honor on his side.

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

3. For what does "Le Cid" apologize to the King?
(a) For being in love with two women.
(b) For killing the Infanta's father.
(c) For killing Chimine's father.
(d) For taking over the leadership of the defense without the King's consent.

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

5. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?
(a) She wants Don Sanche to win her hand in the duel.
(b) She wants Don Rodrigue to win her hand in the duel.
(c) She wants Don Diegue to win her hand in the duel.
(d) She wants Don Arias to win her hand in the duel.

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

7. 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.

8. Leonor says Chimene chooses Don Sanche to fight for her in the duel for what reason?
(a) He avenges the death of Chimene's father.
(b) He is outmatched by Don Arias.
(c) He wins Chimene's hand in marriage.
(d) He is outmatched by Don Rodrigue.

9. In Act 5, Scene 5, who lays his sword at Chimene's feet?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

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

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

13. How many invading kings are captured?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event must be postponed for one year?

3. Which character says he loves Chimene so much that her desire is his?

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

5. By the end of Act 5, Scene 3, why does the Infanta say she no longer loves Don Rodrigue?

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