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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chimene says "Le Cid" should be as determined to defend his own honor as he is to defend what?
(a) His father's honor.
(b) Chimene's honor.
(c) Don Gomes' honor.
(d) The Infanta's honor.

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

3. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?
(a) To fight to defend Don Gomes' honor.
(b) To fight to defend Don Diegue's honor.
(c) To attend the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene.
(d) To witness the duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Gomes.

4. In Act 5, Scene 1, which character says he needs to see Chimene again before he dies?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

5. In Act 5, Scene 5, who lays his sword at Chimene's feet?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Sanche.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The Infanta says Chimene should no longer pursue vengeance for what reason?

5. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?

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