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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The soldiers, now gathered to defend the kingdom, originally come together for what purpose?
2. In Act 4, Scene 1, which character says Don Rodrigue is afraid to appear before the King?
3. Who tells Chimene that the kingdom has successfully repelled the invaders?
4. Why does the Infanta say the King believes Don Gomes' glory as a warrior lives again?
5. Chimene is embarrassed when forced to admit what?
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 Gomes is chosen to tutor the King's son rather than Don Diegue, how does the play progress differently? Is there still a duel between Don Gomes and Don Diegue? If so or if not, how does this outcome affect Don Rodrigue, Chimene, and the Infanta?
Essay Topic 3
A cornerstone of democracy is the right of all citizens to question their government, and to protest or overturn laws when an injustice exists. In a monarchy, however, such as the one in "Le Cid", the people do not have such rights. In "Le Cid", a sense of honor causes some characters to act against the wishes of the King. Which characters come to mind, in this regard? Is it possible, by the end of the play, for those characters to balance personal honor against an obligation to honor the King's wishes?
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