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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What decision does Chimene say she does not have the right to make?
(a) To let Don Diegue live for the good of all.
(b) To let Don Rodrigue live for the good of all.
(c) To let Don Diegue live because she loves him.
(d) To let Don Rodrigue live because she loves him.

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

5. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?
(a) Glory is more important than honor.
(b) Honor is more important than glory.
(c) It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.
(d) It's a greater honor to sacrifice the public good in the name of fulfilling individual desire.

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

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

8. In what way is this soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2 similar to that of Don Rodrigue, in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Both are spoken in the company of other characters.
(b) Both are in verse.
(c) Both contain plans to deceive other characters.
(d) Both contain regrets about unrequited love.

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

10. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Arias.

11. 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 the King forgives him.
(c) Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
(d) Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows Chimene still loves him.

12. 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 survives.
(c) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.
(d) Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.

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

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

15. In Act 5, Scene 3, who suggests that the Infanta must find peace?
(a) Leonor.
(b) The King.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Elvire.

Short Answer Questions

1. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?

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

3. The Infanta says Chimene should no longer pursue vengeance for what reason?

4. The imagined ghost is the likeness of which character?

5. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?

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