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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

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

4. What decision does Chimene say she does not have the right to make?
(a) To let Don Diegue live for the good of all.
(b) To let Don Rodrigue live for the good of all.
(c) To let Don Rodrigue live because she loves him.
(d) To let Don Diegue live because she loves him.

5. The King says that, given the actions of "Le Cid", he treats Chimene in what manner?
(a) He allows her to marry Don Sanche.
(b) He only listens to her politely, without intent to do as she asks.
(c) He imprisons her.
(d) He grants her request for revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?

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

3. Why does Chimene need to be saved from Don Sanche?

4. In Act 5, Scene 1, Chimene says the boldness of which character costs her honor?

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

(see the answer keys)

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