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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 1, Chimene says the boldness of which character costs her honor?
(a) Don Arias.
(b) Don Sanche.
(c) Don Diegue.
(d) Don Rodrigue.

2. When the Infanta enters, in Act 4, Scene 2, what does she offer?
(a) Sympathy for the captured kings.
(b) A message from the King.
(c) Forgiveness for Chimene's actions.
(d) Sympathy for Chimene's grief.

3. When Don Rodrigue enters in Act 3, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue believe?
(a) That Don Rodrigue marries Chimene.
(b) That Don Rodrigue marries the Infanta.
(c) That Don Rodrigue plans to kill him.
(d) That he loses his mind.

4. Why does the Infanta say the King believes Don Gomes' glory as a warrior lives again?
(a) Don Rodrigue is victorious in battle.
(b) Don Diegue is victorious in battle.
(c) Don Gomes is victorious in battle.
(d) Don Gomes and his son are victorious in battle.

5. Why does the King lie to Chimene?
(a) He wishes to test her love for Don Rodrigue.
(b) He wishes to test her love for Don Diegue.
(c) He wishes to test her love for Don Sanche.
(d) He wishes to help the Infanta.

6. In Act 5, Scene 3, who suggests that the Infanta must find peace?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) The King.

7. In Act 4, Scene 1, which character says Don Rodrigue is afraid to appear before the King?
(a) Chimene.
(b) Elvire.
(c) Leonor.
(d) The Infanta.

8. In Act 4, Scene 5, who accompanies Chimene to see the King?
(a) "Le Cid".
(b) Don Diegue.
(c) Elvire.
(d) Don Sanche.

9. Why is neither competitor dead, following the duel?
(a) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
(b) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for Chimene's sake.
(c) Don Sanche lets Don Rodrigue live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.
(d) Don Rodrigue lets Don Sanche live, rather than shed the blood that risks itself for the Infanta's sake.

10. According to the soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 2, what outlasts and transcends hate?
(a) Honor.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Bravery.

11. At the beginning of Act 5, Scene 1, why does "Le Cid" expect to be defeated in the duel?
(a) He is weak, recovering from injuries suffered in battle.
(b) His opponent fights with honor on his side.
(c) He is prepared to die because Chimene desires his death.
(d) His opponent is a greater warrior.

12. In Act 5, Scene 4, why does Chimene say she is unhappy no matter who wins the duel?
(a) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover survives.
(b) Either her father is un-avenged or her lover is dead.
(c) Either her father is avenged or her lover survives.
(d) Either her father is avenged or her lover is dead.

13. What does the Infanta tell Chimene, regarding honor?
(a) Glory is more important than honor.
(b) It's a greater honor to sacrifice the public good in the name of fulfilling individual desire.
(c) Honor is more important than glory.
(d) It's a greater honor to sacrifice an individual desire in the name of fulfilling the public good.

14. Don Diegue says that Don Rodrigue equals the achievements of Don Diegue's whole lifetime with what?
(a) His refusal to fight.
(b) His first sword thrust.
(c) Earning the respect of the King.
(d) Earning the love of Chimene.

15. In Act 5, Scene 2, which character speaks in soliloquy?
(a) The King.
(b) Don Rodrigue.
(c) Chimene.
(d) The Infanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 4, Scene 4, what news does the messenger deliver?

2. Which character says he loves Chimene so much that her desire is his?

3. By the end of Act 5, Scene 3, why does the Infanta say she no longer loves Don Rodrigue?

4. At the end of Act 5, Scene 3, who does the Infanta ask to accompany her on a visit to Chimene?

5. In Act 5, Scene 6, who enters with the King?

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