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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?

2. Chimene says that if "Le Cid" dies in the duel, what quickly is forgotten?

3. What does the King say to Chimene, following the duel?

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

5. For what does "Le Cid" apologize to the King?

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

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 3

The story of "Le Cid" is told countless times, in many different ways. Research one other version of the story -- poem, opera, play, or film -- and discuss ways in which it is similar to and different from the Pierre Corneille version.

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