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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many horses does the Cid want given as a gift?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 12.
(d) 50.

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

4. What must the count do in order to be set free by the Cid?
(a) Pledge loyalty to the Cid.
(b) Eat.
(c) Nothing; he is not offered freedom.
(d) Renounce his faith.

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

6. What symbol of loyalty does Minaya suggest for men who wish to leave the Cid's service?
(a) A signed oath.
(b) A kiss on the Cid's hand.
(c) A scar on the face.
(d) A monetary debt.

7. According to King Alphonso in Section 48, what will happen if someone goes to the Cid to assist him?
(a) He will be punished.
(b) He will not be punished.
(c) He will be banished.
(d) He will be severely taxed.

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

9. What count hears of the damage caused by the Cid on the Moorish countryside?
(a) The Count of Barcelona.
(b) The Count of San Pedro.
(c) The Count of Vivar.
(d) The Count of Alcañiz.

10. Who wrote "The Poem of the Cid"?
(a) M. H. Abrams.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
(d) Pablo Neruda.

11. How much do Rachel and Vidas pay the Cid in exchange for the chests?
(a) 600 marks.
(b) 500 marks.
(c) 100 marks.
(d) 400 marks.

12. How many days does the Cid agree to wait after visiting Castile?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

13. What do the people of Alcocer think the Cid is indicating when he takes tents down?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Fear.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Defeat.

14. What food does the count refuse to eat after he is taken prisoner by the Cid?
(a) None; he is never offered food.
(b) A feast to celebrate the victory.
(c) Pork, which he cannot eat due to religious restrictions.
(d) Bread and water given to all prisoners.

15. For how many sections does the Cid count his men?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does a group traveling with the Cid go in Section 2?

2. Who comes to the Cid in a dream in Section 19?

3. What do the Cid's victories show, according to Section 65?

4. Who praises God in Section 30?

5. How much does the Cid pay for the protection of his family?

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