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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. Why does the Cid want to go to San Pedro de Cardeña?
(a) To escape persecution.
(b) To rest.
(c) To visit his family.
(d) To go into hiding.

2. What people do Cid and his men fight in Sections 67 and 68?
(a) The people of San Pedro.
(b) The people of Vivar.
(c) The people of Burria.
(d) The people of Valencia.

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

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

5. Who is offered a fifth of the Cid's booty as a reward?
(a) Minaya.
(b) Galve.
(c) The king.
(d) Álvar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Cid send something to the church in Section 41?

2. How many knights accompany Minaya to Valencia in Section 83?

3. What does the Cid ask in return for his gift to King Alphonso in Section 77?

4. How many days does the Cid agree to wait after visiting Castile?

5. Who is struck in Section 39?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the Cid stay connected to home in Section 41? What does this reveal about him?

5. What relationship does the Cid have with his family? How do you know?

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

7. What does the victory in Section 39 reveal about the Cid?

8. Who is offended by the Cid's actions in Sections 55 and 56? What does he do as a result?

9. How does the Cid react when an army of Moors and Christians is organized to fight him? What does this say about him?

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

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