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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Why does Chimene need to be saved from Don Sanche?
(a) If he wins the duel, Chimene is dishonored.
(b) If he wins the duel, Chimene must marry him.
(c) If he wins the duel, he kills Chimene.
(d) If he wins the duel, Chimene must give him all her fortune.

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

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

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

10. 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.

11. What does Chimene say happens to "Le Cid's" honor if he loses the duel?
(a) His honor becomes his shame.
(b) His honor multiplies.
(c) His honor is destroyed.
(d) His honor transfers to the victor.

12. Chimene says her feelings echo those of the people in what way?
(a) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Rodrigue's strength and courage.
(b) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Rodrigue's resolve.
(c) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Diegue's resolve.
(d) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Diegue's strength and courage.

13. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?
(a) He only listens to her politely, without intent to do as she asks.
(b) He grants her request for revenge.
(c) He allows her to marry Don Sanche.
(d) He imprisons her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?

2. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?

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

4. In Act 4, Scene 3, who is now called "Le Cid", since the invaders are repelled?

5. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?

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