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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Cid inform of his intent to stay in the slopes in Section 27?
(a) Álvar Fáñez.
(b) The Moors.
(c) His family.
(d) King Alphonso.

2. How long does the siege by the Moors last?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) A month.

3. What does the Cid ask in return for his gift to King Alphonso in Section 77?
(a) That he can return to his homeland.
(b) That his family can join him in the land he has conquered.
(c) Nothing; it is a gift.
(d) That King Alphonso will send an equal number of soldiers to fight with the Cid.

4. How do the Moors of Terrer and Calatayud react to the Cid's decision in Section 45?
(a) They are glad about it.
(b) They do not react.
(c) They are sad about it.
(d) They do not know about the decision.

5. Who hold a banquet in the Cid's honor in Section 17?
(a) Nuns.
(b) Villagers.
(c) Abbots.
(d) Soldiers.

6. How many soldiers does the Cid count in Section 77?
(a) 600.
(b) 3600.
(c) 360.
(d) 3000.

7. Where are the slopes the Cid takes possession of in Section 27?
(a) Near San Pedro.
(b) In Castejón.
(c) South of Vivar.
(d) Around Alcocer.

8. Why does the Cid want Minaya and his soldiers to return after their journey in Section 43?
(a) To ensure their loyalty.
(b) To rejoice.
(c) To prepare for another battle.
(d) To help make a camp.

9. Whose signal is Pedro waiting for in Section 34?
(a) Galve's.
(b) No one's.
(c) Minaya's.
(d) The Cid's.

10. How do the Moors of Alcocer react to the Cid's decision in Section 45?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They build him a home.
(c) They help him prepare.
(d) They cry.

11. Who does the Cid sell his share back to?
(a) The king.
(b) Local villagers.
(c) The Moors.
(d) Minaya.

12. Who does Antolínez say goodbye to in Section 13?
(a) His family.
(b) The king.
(c) The Cid.
(d) The Cid's family.

13. What does the Cid do in Section 25?
(a) Leaves Castejón.
(b) Goes home.
(c) Surrenders.
(d) Fights King Alphonso.

14. How many soldiers did Minaya kill during the battle, according to Section 40?
(a) 50.
(b) 34.
(c) 40.
(d) 134.

15. Who did the Cid share the money from the sale of Alcocer with?
(a) His wife and daughters.
(b) King Alphonso.
(c) Minaya.
(d) His men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does the count refuse to eat after he is taken prisoner by the Cid?

2. Where does the Cid reach in Section 15?

3. What must the count do in order to be set free by the Cid?

4. What story will be told in Section 64?

5. Who kills a Moorish soldier in Section 38?

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