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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 3, Scene 1, which characters go into hiding?
(a) Elvire, Don Rodrigue, and Don Sanche.
(b) Elvire and Don Sanche.
(c) Chimene and Elvire.
(d) Elvire and Don Rodrigue.

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, who challenges another character to a duel?
(a) Don Gomes.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) The King.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

3. In Act 2, Scene 7, what news does the messenger bring?
(a) Several ships are sighted.
(b) Don Gomes is killed by Don Rodrigue.
(c) Don Rodrigue is killed by Don Gomes.
(d) A distant army is sighted.

4. In Act 2, Scene 6, what does the King do immediately, to protect the kingdom from the potential invasion?
(a) Fortify the castle.
(b) Post a small additional guard.
(c) Send Don Rodrigue to scout for information.
(d) Evacuate the castle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, which two characters argue about the King's choice of tutor?

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, which two characters discuss the possible invasion of the kingdom?

4. In Act 3, Scene 4, who refuses to look at the sword after it is drawn?

5. Which character enters at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the actions of the Infanta with the actions of Chimene, in terms of honor. How do their actions reveal their differences?

2. Why is it ironic that Don Gomes admires Don Rodrigue's sense of honor?

3. In Act 2, Scene 3, what is the Infanta's advice to Chimene? Is this advice inspired by her sense of honor?

4. Why does Don Gomes feel there is no honor in dueling with Don Rodrigue?

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

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

7. The Infanta says she no longer loves Don Rodrigue, but now loves "Le Cid", the hero. What does she mean by this statement?

8. Why does Don Diegue believe he is the best choice of tutor for the King's son?

9. In Act 2, Scene 8, given that Chimene and Don Diegue both present their arguments to the King, based on what is honorable, how can their requests be so opposite?

10. Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2, contain all dialogue and no action. What is the dramatic purpose of these scenes?

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