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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Infanta says she no longer loves Don Rodrigue, but instead loves who?
(a) "Le Cid".
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Sanche.
(d) Don Arias.

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

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

5. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta wants to reassure Chimene by telling her what?
(a) That Don Rodrigue is dead.
(b) That Don Sanche is dead.
(c) That Don Rodrigue is hers.
(d) That Don Sanche is hers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the soldiers want Don Rodrigue to do, according to Don Diegue?

2. What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?

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

4. For what does "Le Cid" apologize to the King?

5. In Act 5, Scene 3, who suggests that the Infanta must find peace?

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