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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, who assures Chimene that everything works out according to her hopes?
(a) Elvire.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Her father.
(d) Leonor.

2. In Act 3, Scene 4, who refuses to look at the sword after it is drawn?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Don Rodrigue.
(d) Don Sanche.

3. The King chooses which sort of person to tutor his son?
(a) A warrior admired for his service in the present.
(b) A scholor admired for his high social status.
(c) A scholar admired for his wisdom.
(d) A warrior renowned for his service long ago.

4. The Infanta offers to use her authority as Princess to imprison which character?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Chimene.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. Which characters enter first in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Infanta and Chimene.
(b) Chimene and Elvire.
(c) Chimene and Leonor.
(d) The Infanta and Leonor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Gomes says he is glad to see that Don Rodrigue is influenced more by duty than by what?

2. Which character worries that he loses the love of Chimene?

3. Why can't Chimene ask the man she loves to be merciful?

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, which character draws his sword?

5. Don Arias believes whose arrogance gets him into trouble?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 4, Chimene and Don Rodrigue both say that, without honor, they are not worthy of each other's love. However, if they each act as honor dictates, they must be enemies. How does a duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche resolve this problem?

2. In Act 3, Scene 4, Don Rodrigue offers Chimene his sword, but she refuses to take it or even look at it. Discuss the symbolism of this scene.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Don Arias try to help Don Gomes? Is his attempt successful?

4. The two captured kings give Don Rodrigue the name, "Le Cid". This is, of course, the title of the play. Is this an appropriate title? Why or why not?

5. Describe the conversation between Don Diegue and Don Rodrigue, regarding the impending invasion.

6. How does Chimene respond to the offer made by Don Sanche? What does this response reveal about her character?

7. In Act 3, Scene 5, Don Diegue laments in soliloquy about his unhappiness since the duel is fought. Don Diegue's son follows his wishes in defending his honor, and yet he is not happy. What emotional punishments must Don Diegue endure?

8. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue ask his son, Don Rodrigue, to do? Why does he ask him to do this?

9. Describe Don Diegue's defense of his son, Don Rodrigue, in Act 2, Scene 8?

10. Why does Chimene vow to kill herself after Don Rodrigue dies?

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