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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes believes the King overlooks his actions for what reason?
2. In Act 2, Scene 4, the messenger reports that the two characters who leave the palace are doing what?
3. Why does the King not want to announce the impending invasion?
4. Who is the father of Chimene?
5. Why does the Infanta offer to imprison a character?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Chimene and Elvire say about Don Gomes?
2. How does the Infanta respond to Chimene's renewed desire for vengeance?
3. In Act 4, Scene 3, the King says he listens to Chimene politely, but no longer considers her request to punish Don Rodrigue. Why does the King make this decision?
4. Why does Don Gomes feel there is no honor in dueling with Don Rodrigue?
5. Why is it ironic that Don Gomes admires Don Rodrigue's sense of honor?
6. It seems unlikely that Don Rodrigue, inexperienced in battle, suddenly becomes a great war hero. Prior to his duel with Don Gomes. In fact, Don Gomes is hesitant to fight against someone so inexperienced. Does this weak plot development hinder the integrity of the play?
7. What does Don Rodrigue say happens if he dies in the duel against Don Sanche?
8. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Don Rodrigue do, and is this action based on honor or love?
9. What function does Leonor serve in Act 2, Scene 5?
10. Is the King's reaction to the dispute between Don Diegue and Don Gomes influenced by the impending invasion? Why or why not?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chimene, Don Rodrigue, and the Infanta all feel great obligation toward their parents. All sacrifice their own desires to uphold their parents' honor and desires. Do you agree with their actions? Are there times when an adult child is justified in defying a parent's wishes?
Essay Topic 2
If Don Rodrigue fails to ward off the invaders in battle, and does not become the great hero, "Le Cid", how does the play progress differently? Is there a second duel, between Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche? If so or if not, how does this outcome affect Don Rodrigue, Chimene, and the Infanta? Does the King feel differently, regarding whether or not to punish Don Rodrigue?
Essay Topic 3
The play "Le Cid" features two love triangles. Who are the three characters in each triangle, and what are their feelings for each other? Do the triangles overlap? Are the characters in the love triangles honorable? How could these characters best balance honor, love, and morality to achieve peace or joy?
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