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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. For what does the Cid thank God at the beginning of the First Cantar?
(a) For his banishment.
(b) For his family.
(c) For the plans his enemies have developed against him.
(d) For his health.

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

3. The Cid's decision to not cut something in Section 76 is a sign of love to whom?
(a) God.
(b) King Alphonso.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughters.

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

5. Who does the Cid pay for the protection of his family?
(a) Villagers.
(b) Nuns.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Abbots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Cid and his family do before he and his followers leave the country of Castile?

2. What city do the Cid and his soldiers capture in Section 23?

3. The Cid urges some of his soldiers to aid ______.

4. Where does the Cid reach in Section 15?

5. What do the people fear losing in Section 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is the Cid sad at the beginning of the poem? Why did this happen?

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

4. Describe the Cid's dream in Section 19. What does it mean?

5. Explain how the Cid and his men are able to pay for the things they need during their travels and battles.

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

7. How do the citizens of Alcocer react when the Cid decides to leave? How do the citizens of Terrer and Calatayud react to his departure?

8. Why are the inhabitants of Burgos unable to offer the Cid and his followers a place to stay? What would happen if they did?

9. What does the Cid decide about his beard in Section 76? Why?

10. How does the Cid trick the citizens of Alcocer?

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