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

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

3. How many horses does the Cid want given as a gift?
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 12.
(d) 50.

4. What does the Cid use to teach the Valencians a lesson in Section 72?
(a) His actions.
(b) His prayers.
(c) His words.
(d) His attitude.

5. Who does Antolínez say goodbye to in Section 13?
(a) The Cid's family.
(b) The king.
(c) The Cid.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What must the count do in order to be set free by the Cid?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Cid's relationship with God? How do you know?

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

4. Why does the Cid thank God when he is successful? Why does the Cid thank God when he is unsuccessful?

5. Explain the circumstances of the count's return home.

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

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

8. What suggestion does Minaya give the Cid for those who wish to leave his service?

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

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

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