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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 swear in Section 131?
(a) That he will kill King Alphonso's sons.
(b) That he will reunite his daughters with their husbands.
(c) That he will find better husbands for his daughters.
(d) That he will do to King Alphonso's sons what they did to him.

2. Where is the animal that gets loose in Section 112?
(a) In the hall where King Alphonso is sleeping.
(b) In the hall where the Infantes of Carrión are sleeping.
(c) In the hall where the Cid's daughters are sleeping.
(d) In the hall where the Cid is sleeping.

3. Where does the governor Abengalbón also entertain the Cid and his men?
(a) Molina.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Valencia.
(d) Barcelona.

4. Why is the group returning to Valencia with the Cid larger than the group that originally came with him?
(a) Many of King Alphonso's men join him.
(b) It isn't; the same number of men return to Valencia as originally came.
(c) Many of the men bring their families back to Valencia.
(d) King Alphonso orders men to accompany the Cid.

5. What do the men surround in Section 112?
(a) Cid's daughters' bedchamber.
(b) Cid's couch.
(c) King Alphonso's couch.
(d) The bedchamber of the Infantes of Carrión.

6. What is noted about the Cid in Section 140?
(a) His passion about his daughters.
(b) His odd clothing.
(c) His long beard.
(d) His disrespect toward royalty.

7. What does King Alphonso do when he is finally in front of the Cid in person?
(a) Embraces him.
(b) Offers him a place in his court.
(c) Bows respectfully.
(d) Gives him a full pardon.

8. In what section does the Third Cantar begin?
(a) 114.
(b) 113.
(c) 115.
(d) 112.

9. How many Moors were in the army in the second battle in Section 95?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 50,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 1,000.

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

11. Where does the Cid take his wife and daughters in Section 90?
(a) A fortress.
(b) A flat area.
(c) A high tower.
(d) A castle.

12. How many men does the Cid gather to go to the hearing?
(a) 200.
(b) 50.
(c) 3,000.
(d) 100.

13. What animal gets loose in Section 112?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A poisonous snake.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A lion.

14. Who overhears a conversation between the Infantes of Carrión about going to war?
(a) King Búcar.
(b) Muño Gustioz.
(c) Minaya.
(d) The Cid's wife.

15. How do the Infantes of Carrión feel about going to war?
(a) They are committed to their duty.
(b) They are unhappy about it.
(c) Their opinion is not expressed.
(d) They are eager to prove their worth to their father-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Cid's horse in Section 86?

2. Who reminds Fernando of the incident in which he hid instead of protecting the Cid?

3. Who notes something about the Cid in Section 140?

4. The Moorish king of ______ decides to attack the Cid and his armies in Sections 88 and 89.

5. Who sends a message to King Alphonso at the end of Section 132?

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