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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Diegue's wife.
(d) Becoming Don Rodrigue's wife.

2. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?
(a) She wants to cancel the duel.
(b) She doubts the victory is final.
(c) She still desires revenge.
(d) She wants to postpone the wedding.

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

4. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta wants to reassure Chimene by telling her what?
(a) That Don Sanche is dead.
(b) That Don Sanche is hers.
(c) That Don Rodrigue is hers.
(d) That Don Rodrigue is dead.

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

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

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

8. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?
(a) To attend the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(b) To fight to defend Don Diegue's honor.
(c) To witness the duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.
(d) To fight to defend Don Gomes' honor.

9. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?
(a) Don Diegue.
(b) The invading kings.
(c) Don Gomes.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

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

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

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

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

15. Don Rodrigue says that it is dishonorable to be what?
(a) A violence-hungry soldier and an undutiful lover.
(b) A man in love with two women.
(c) A loyal suitor and an unskilled soldier.
(d) A traitor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?

3. Why does Elvire say that Chimene should be happy no matter who wins the duel?

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

5. What lie does the King tell Chimene?

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