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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?
(a) His opponent fights with honor on his side.
(b) He is prepared to die because Chimene desires his death.
(c) His opponent is a greater warrior.
(d) He is weak, recovering from injuries suffered in battle.

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

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

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

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

6. In Act 5, Scene 1, which two characters agree to duel for the hand of Chimene?
(a) Don Arias and Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche.
(c) Don Sanche and Don Diegue.
(d) Don Diegue and Don Arias.

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

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

9. 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 Rodrigue is hers.
(c) That Don Sanche is hers.
(d) That Don Rodrigue is dead.

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

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

12. 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.

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

14. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Arias.

15. What does Chimene fear more than the dishonor of her father's death not being avenged?
(a) Becoming Don Sanche's wife.
(b) Becoming Don Diegue's wife.
(c) Becoming Don Rodrigue's wife.
(d) Becoming Don Arias' wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?

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

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

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

5. Referring to "Le Cid", the King says not everyone who "does his duty" does so with such what?

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