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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chimene says that if "Le Cid" dies in the duel, what quickly is forgotten?
(a) "Le Cid's" love for Chimene.
(b) "Le Cid's" brilliant victory in battle.
(c) "Le Cid's" cowardice.
(d) "Le Cid's" defeat in battle.

2. In what way is this soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2 similar to that of Don Rodrigue, in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Both contain plans to deceive other characters.
(b) Both are spoken in the company of other characters.
(c) Both contain regrets about unrequited love.
(d) Both are in verse.

3. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?
(a) She wants Don Diegue to win her hand in the duel.
(b) She wants Don Sanche to win her hand in the duel.
(c) She wants Don Arias to win her hand in the duel.
(d) She wants Don Rodrigue to win her hand in the duel.

4. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?
(a) Glory is more important than honor.
(b) It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.
(c) It's a greater honor to sacrifice the public good in the name of fulfilling individual desire.
(d) Honor is more important than glory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The King says that everything to do with whose death is forgotten?

2. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?

3. What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle?

4. Leonor says Chimene chooses Don Sanche to fight for her in the duel for what reason?

5. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?

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