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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What decision does Chimene say she does not have the right to make?
2. In Act 5, Scene 3, the Infanta says she can never marry which character?
3. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?
4. What lie does the King tell Chimene?
5. In Act 5, Scene 7, who enters with the Infanta?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chimene says that Don Rodrigue's death means death to her. The Infanta says that Don Rodrigue's marriage to Chimene means death to her. For each character, discuss whether she means her death as something literal or metaphorical. For each character, is her death a rational response to the loss of Don Rodrigue?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Research and discuss the history of the duel as a means of resolving disputes. Based on custom at the time of the play, is Don Diegue justified in asking his son, Don Rodrigue, to fight for his honor in a duel? Is Chimene justified in asking a suitor she does not love, Don Sanche, to fight for her father's honor in a duel? Why does the King at first refuse to allow a duel between Don Rodrigue and Don Sanche?
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