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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Cantar: Sections 19-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the people fear losing in Section 4?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Their wealth.
(c) Their eyes.
(d) Their souls.

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

3. What does Rachel ask as a gift from the Cid?
(a) A Moorish tunic.
(b) An Indian sari.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) A flute.

4. Who kills a Moorish soldier in Section 38?
(a) Galve.
(b) Minaya.
(c) The Cid.
(d) King Fáriz.

5. Where does a group traveling with the Cid leave in Section 2?
(a) Castile.
(b) Vivar.
(c) The Church of Santa Maria.
(d) Burgos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Cid want to go to San Pedro de Cardeña?

2. Why can't the villagers offer the Cid and his followers a place to stay?

3. The Cid urges some of his soldiers to aid ______.

4. How long does the siege by the Moors last?

5. What do the people of Alcocer think the Cid is indicating when he takes tents down?

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