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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?
(a) The King.
(b) The Infanta.
(c) Chimene.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

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

3. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?
(a) Don Rodrigue.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Arias.
(d) Don Diegue.

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

5. Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel?
(a) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
(b) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
(c) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
(d) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Le Cid", how does the battle ultimately end?

2. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?

3. In Act 5, Scene 4, why does Chimene say she is unhappy no matter who wins the duel?

4. In Act 5, Scene 1, which character says he needs to see Chimene again before he dies?

5. How many invading kings are captured?

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