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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay 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) His family.
(c) King Alphonso.
(d) The Moors.

2. Why does the Cid go to Castile in Section 72?
(a) To speak with King Alphonso in person.
(b) To visit his family.
(c) To seek volunteers.
(d) To tell others of his victories.

3. 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.

4. How is the booty from the battle divided among the Cid's soldiers?
(a) By rank.
(b) Evenly.
(c) By casting lots.
(d) It isn't; the Cid keeps it all.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Cid decide to do in Section 45?

2. How many soldiers does the Cid count in Section 77?

3. What does the Cid say he will not cut in Section 76?

4. Why does the Cid want Minaya and his soldiers to return after their journey in Section 43?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What role do the abbots of San Pedro play in the Cid's departure from Vivar?

2. What bargain does the Cid try to make with God as he goes to San Pedro?

3. Explain the sale of Minaya's booty to the Moors in Section 24.

4. How does King Alphonso react to his gifts from the Cid?

5. What role does Martín Antolínez play in the Cid's departure from Vivar?

6. Explain the circumstances of the Cid's victory over the Valencians.

7. Explain the battle with the Moors that is described in Sections 34-39.

8. How does the Cid divide the booty in Section 40? What else does the Cid do with his wealth in Section 40?

9. Who sends Moors to the Cid to bring him in? How does the Cid react to this?

10. What does the Cid decide to do with the captives at Alcocer? What role do they then play for the Cid and his men?

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