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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Act 5, Scene 1, which character says he needs to see Chimene again before he dies?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Arias.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

8. 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 Sanche.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

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

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

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

13. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) The King.
(d) The Infanta.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

2. In Act 5, Scene 5, who lays his sword at Chimene's feet?

3. By the end of the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, a character finally comes to accept what truth?

4. What lie does the King tell Chimene?

5. In Act 5, Scene 3, who suggests that the Infanta must find peace?

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