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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Cantar: Sections 64-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many horses does Minaya order the Cid to take to King Alphonso as a gift in Section 77?
(a) 10.
(b) 300.
(c) 30.
(d) 100.

2. What does the Cid say he will not cut in Section 76?
(a) His beard.
(b) His bread.
(c) His hair.
(d) His booty from battles into parts.

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

4. What two forces does the count join to fight against the Cid in in Section 56?
(a) Celts and Vikings.
(b) Christians and Moors.
(c) Celts and Moors.
(d) Christians and Celts.

5. Why does the Cid go to Castile in Section 72?
(a) To speak with King Alphonso in person.
(b) To tell others of his victories.
(c) To visit his family.
(d) To seek volunteers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbol of loyalty does Minaya suggest for men who wish to leave the Cid's service?

2. What does the Cid send to his wife and daughters in Section 41?

3. What happens to the Cid's followers in Section 18?

4. Who is crying at the beginning of the First Cantar?

5. How many horses does the Cid want given as a gift?

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