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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. How does the Cid's wife react to the news of the marriages of her daughters?
(a) She mourns the loss of her daughters.
(b) She praises Cid for his good decision.
(c) She thanks God for good matches for her daughters.
(d) She celebrates the gaining of sons-in-law.

2. According to the Cid, how long until the battle will be over in Section 91?
(a) Two days.
(b) Several hours.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

3. What does the Cid do when he hears of the fears of the Infantes of Carrión about going to war?
(a) He tells King Alphonso he regrets allowing his daughters to marry them.
(b) He chastised them for their cowardice.
(c) He excuses them from war.
(d) Nothing.

4. Who wins the battle between the Cid and the count?
(a) The count.
(b) The Cid.
(c) The Celts.
(d) No one; they work out an agreement without fighting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Cid's wife and daughters of the upcoming marriages?

2. Why does the Cid take his wife and daughters to a different place in Section 90?

3. How many knights are with Cid as he passes through Burgos?

4. Who does the Cid blame for the actions of King Alphonso's sons?

5. In what section does the Third Cantar begin?

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