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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Third Cantar, Sections 133-144.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Cid take his wife and daughters to a different place in Section 90?
(a) To show the enemies there are civilians at Valencia.
(b) To protect them from battle.
(c) So they can see the battle.
(d) To allow them to rest.

2. Who is crying at the beginning of the First Cantar?
(a) Martín.
(b) Álvar.
(c) King Alphonso.
(d) The Cid.

3. How many men are killed in the first day of battle in Section 92?
(a) 100.
(b) 500.
(c) 70.
(d) 50.

4. Why does the Cid send something to the church in Section 41?
(a) So his family can ride to meet him.
(b) To let his wife know he's alive.
(c) To feed the orphans.
(d) For masses to be said.

5. Who does the Cid demand speaks and defends his cousins in Section 142?
(a) The King's sons.
(b) The King.
(c) Count Garcia.
(d) Pedro Mudo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does King Alphonso do when he is finally in front of the Cid in person?

2. What do the men surround in Section 112?

3. What does the Cid think about the possibility of his daughters marrying King Alphonso's sons?

4. How do the men prepare for battle in Section 94?

5. What do the Cid and his family do before he and his followers leave the country of Castile?

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