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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 transfers to the victor.
(b) His honor multiplies.
(c) His honor is destroyed.
(d) His honor becomes his shame.

2. Chimene says that if "Le Cid" dies in the duel, what quickly is forgotten?
(a) "Le Cid's" love for Chimene.
(b) "Le Cid's" brilliant victory in battle.
(c) "Le Cid's" defeat in battle.
(d) "Le Cid's" cowardice.

3. In Act 4, Scene 1, which character says Don Rodrigue is afraid to appear before the King?
(a) The Infanta.
(b) Chimene.
(c) Leonor.
(d) Elvire.

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

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 Rodrigue's resolve.
(c) She shares their joy and their faith in Don Rodrigue's strength and courage.
(d) She shares their fear and their faith in Don Diegue's resolve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chimene fear more than the dishonor of her father's death not being avenged?

2. Leonor says which character is outmatched in the duel?

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

4. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?

5. Who is appointed to judge the duel between "Le Cid" and Don Sanche?

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