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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, what outlasts and transcends hate?
(a) Greed.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Love.
(d) Honor.

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

3. What does Don Diegue predict happens if Don Rodrigue is successful in battle?
(a) The King pardons him and Chimene no longer seeks revenge.
(b) The King appoints him as tutor for his son.
(c) The King reduces his time in prison.
(d) The King pardons him and the Infanta is his bride.

4. Why does Don Rodrigue feel remorseful?
(a) For failing to predict an invasion.
(b) For being clumsy in his duel.
(c) For driving Chimene away.
(d) For dishonoring the King.

5. What is the main idea presented in the soliloquy at the end of Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows the King forgives him.
(b) Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows the King forgives him.
(c) Nothing can defeat Don Sanche now that he knows Chimene still loves him.
(d) Nothing can defeat Don Rodrigue now that he knows Chimene still loves him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way is this soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2 similar to that of Don Rodrigue, in Act 1, Scene 6?

3. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?

4. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, where do the two characters decide to go?

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

(see the answer keys)

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