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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Cid decide to do in Section 45?
(a) Petition the king to have his banishment removed.
(b) Send for his wife and daughters.
(c) Return to Vivar.
(d) Leave Alcocer.

2. Why does the count look over his shoulder as he's leaving in Section 63?
(a) Because he hears something behind him.
(b) To say a final goodbye.
(c) To make sure he's going the right way.
(d) To make sure the Cid is not following him.

3. The ruler of what city attempts to attack the Cid in Section 75?
(a) Barcelona.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Seville.
(d) Fortuna.

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

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

6. Who comes to the Cid in a dream in Section 19?
(a) His wife.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) His daughters.
(d) The Angel Gabriel.

7. How much time passes in Sections 69-71?
(a) Three months.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

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

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

10. Why does the Cid send something to the church in Section 41?
(a) For masses to be said.
(b) To feed the orphans.
(c) To let his wife know he's alive.
(d) So his family can ride to meet him.

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

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

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

14. How do the inhabitants of Alcocer feel about the Cid and his men?
(a) They are allies with them.
(b) They are afraid of them.
(c) They are indifferent toward them.
(d) They celebrate them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Moors are killed in Section 36?

2. Why is Álvar unhappy?

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

4. What does the Cid do in Section 25?

5. What story will be told in Section 64?

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