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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chimene say happens to "Le Cid's" honor if he loses the duel?
(a) His honor is destroyed.
(b) His honor multiplies.
(c) His honor transfers to the victor.
(d) His honor becomes his shame.

2. Why does Elvire say that Chimene should be happy no matter who wins the duel?
(a) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.
(b) Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
(c) Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.
(d) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover is dead.

3. Leonor says which character is outmatched in the duel?
(a) Don Sanche.
(b) "Le Cid".
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

4. For what does "Le Cid" apologize to the King?
(a) For taking over the leadership of the defense without the King's consent.
(b) For killing the Infanta's father.
(c) For killing Chimine's father.
(d) For being in love with two women.

5. Chimene says her feelings echo those of the people in what way?
(a) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Diegue's strength and courage.
(b) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Diegue's resolve.
(c) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Rodrigue's resolve.
(d) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Rodrigue's strength and courage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chimene says "Le Cid" should be as determined to defend his own honor as he is to defend what?

3. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, who does the Infanta ask to accompany her on a visit to Chimene?

4. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?

5. By the end of Act 5, Scene 3, why does the Infanta say she no longer loves Don Rodrigue?

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