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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. Which character says there is no such thing as perfect happiness?

3. In Act 5, Scene 6, what does Chimene ask the King to do?

4. The King orders which character to assume the title, role, and responsibilities of "Le Cid" at the end of the play?

5. Chimene says her feelings differ from those of the people in what way?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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