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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 1, Scene 4, which character speaks in soliloquy, a solo speech heard only by the audience?
2. As the second act opens, the King is angry with which character?
3. In Act 2, Scene 2, who says he won't fight with someone not his equal, because there is no honor in it?
4. Why does the King not want to announce the impending invasion?
5. At the end of Act 3, Scene 4, what does Chimene say when another character tries to comfort her?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 1, Scene 2, the Infanta is faced with a conflict between love and honor. What does she hope to gain, by choosing honor?
2. Why is Don Rodrigue remorseful, even though he wins the duel against Don Gomes?
3. When Chimene learns that Don Rodrigue is in fact alive, what does she request? What arrangements are eventually made, by the end of Act 4, Scene 5?
4. In Act 3, Scene 5, Don Diegue laments in soliloquy about his unhappiness since the duel is fought. Don Diegue's son follows his wishes in defending his honor, and yet he is not happy. What emotional punishments must Don Diegue endure?
5. In Act 2, Scene 5, how does the Infanta's fantasy foreshadow future events in the play?
6. Although Chimene loves Don Rodrigue, in Act 2, Scene 8 she begs the King to punish him for killing her father. Detail her arguments.
7. What does the sword represent, both in Act 1, Scene 5 and in Act 2, Scene 2?
8. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue ask his son, Don Rodrigue, to do? Why does he ask him to do this?
9. Compare the actions of the Infanta with the actions of Chimene, in terms of honor. How do their actions reveal their differences?
10. In Act 5, Scene 1, Chimene asks Don Rodrigue why he expects to die at the hand of Don Sanche, when he is so successful against her father and in battle. Describe his response.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is the most admirable character in "Le Cid"? What qualities do you admire most about that character? Does the character you chose grow as a person or learn from mistakes over the course of the play? Is honor at or near the top of your list of admirable qualities?
Essay Topic 2
Research the historical record of the real "Le Cid" or "El Cid." Compare the story of the real man to the Pierre Corneille version.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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