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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 5, the Infanta believes which character wins the duel?
2. Who is chosen by the King to tutor his son?
3. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?
4. Who prays for finding joy in the happiness of others?
5. Which character has no fear of the King's punishment?
Short Essay Questions
1. The Infanta, in her soliloquy, says that love outlasts and transcends hate. This goes against the logic of most characters throughout the play, who act more out of hate (in the name of honor) than out of love. How does this soliloquy reinforce the main theme of the play?
2. In Act 2, Scene 3, what is the Infanta's advice to Chimene? Is this advice inspired by her sense of honor?
3. In Act 3, Scene 1, why do Don Rodrigue and Elvire hide from Chimene?
4. In Act 2, Scene 3, the Infanta devises a way to skirt the issue of honor for Don Rodrigue, and to keep him safe. What is this plan? Why does Chimene agree to the plan?
5. Describe Chimene's reaction, when she believes that Don Sanche killed Don Rodrigue in the duel.
6. Why does the Infanta say that the wedding of Chimene and Don Rodrigue simultaneously means death and life to her?
7. Compare the actions of the Infanta with the actions of Chimene, in terms of honor. How do their actions reveal their differences?
8. In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Don Arias try to help Don Gomes? Is his attempt successful?
9. In Act 1, Scene 4, Don Diegue speaks in soliloquy. Describe his emotions and complaints.
10. What arguments does Chimene make, against Don Rodrigue purposely losing in the duel against Don Sanche?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why does the King choose Don Diegue to tutor his son, rather than Don Gomes? Do you agree with this choice? Discuss experience vs. skill, as the best quality for a tutor to possess.
Essay Topic 2
In "Le Cid", the sword represents the violent pursuit of honor. Don Rodrigue uses the sword to defend his father's honor, then later he honorably offers it to Chimene to uphold her father's honor. The same sword, defending honor every time, can be used at cross purposes. This shows that honor isn't an absolute, but rather is relative to every person's individual perspective. What, in your opinion, is the playwright's view of honor?
Essay Topic 3
Chimene and Don Rodrigue both say that without honor, they wouldn't be deserving of each others' love. Ironically, if they both uphold their sense of honor, they can never be together. Other than arranging a duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche, how can Chimene and Don Rodrigue resolve their dilemma?
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