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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elvire say that Chimene should be happy no matter who wins the duel?
(a) Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
(b) Either her father is un-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 is dead.

2. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, who does the Infanta ask to accompany her on a visit to Chimene?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Leonor.
(d) Elvire.

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

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

5. What does "Le Cid" believe people say if he dies in the duel?
(a) He dies because he is a coward.
(b) He dies for love.
(c) He dies because he is the weaker opponent.
(d) He dies because his opponent is dishonorable.

6. When Don Rodrigue enters in Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue believe?
(a) That he loses his mind.
(b) That Don Rodrigue marries the Infanta.
(c) That Don Rodrigue marries Chimene.
(d) That Don Rodrigue plans to kill him.

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

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

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

10. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?
(a) His refusal to fight.
(b) Earning the respect of the King.
(c) His first sword thrust.
(d) Earning the love of Chimene.

11. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?
(a) Don Rodrigue's father.
(b) Chimene's father.
(c) Chimene's beloved.
(d) The King's messenger.

12. In Act 5, Scene 6, what does Chimene ask the King to do?
(a) Allow her to give her wealth to Don Rodrigue and marry Don Sanche.
(b) Allow her to give her wealth to Don Sanche and marry Don Rodrigue.
(c) Allow her to give her wealth to Don Sanche and retire, unmarried, to a monastery.
(d) Allow her to give her wealth to Don Rodrigue and retire, unmarried, to a monastery.

13. 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.

14. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Alonse.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Arias.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the King say to Chimene, following the duel?

3. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?

4. What is the meaning of "Le Cid"?

5. Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel?

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