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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 7, what news does the messenger bring?
2. Which description best fits Leonor?
3. What does the Infanta predict happens, following the wedding of Don Rodrigue and Chimene?
4. The Infanta encourages a relationship between which two characters?
5. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does the King plan to teach Don Gomes about respect?
Short Essay Questions
1. The Infanta, in her soliloquy, says that love outlasts and transcends hate. This goes against the logic of most characters throughout the play, who act more out of hate (in the name of honor) than out of love. How does this soliloquy reinforce the main theme of the play?
2. In Act 2, Scene 5, do the Infanta's words indicate a greater concern for honor or for love?
3. Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2, contain all dialogue and no action. What is the dramatic purpose of these scenes?
4. In Act 4, Scene 1, when Chimene learns that Don Rodrigue is victorious in battle, she says that she joins the people of the kingdom in their celebration of his heroism, but still wants revenge on him for killing her father. Is she being honorable or stubborn?
5. In Act 1, Scene 4, Don Diegue speaks in soliloquy. Describe his emotions and complaints.
6. In Act 2, Scene 7, when the King learns of the death of Don Gomes, he says that justice is served. Why does he say this?
7. Describe the internal conflict described in soliloquy by Don Rodrigue, in Act 1, Scene 6.
8. Why is it ironic that Don Gomes admires Don Rodrigue's sense of honor?
9. What is the final outcome of the play, regarding the future of Don Rodrigue and Chimene, along with the Infanta? How does this ending reinforce the main theme of the play?
10. Describe Chimene's reaction, when she believes that Don Sanche killed Don Rodrigue in the duel.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Chimene says that Don Rodrigue's death means death to her. The Infanta says that Don Rodrigue's marriage to Chimene means death to her. For each character, discuss whether she means her death as something literal or metaphorical. For each character, is her death a rational response to the loss of Don Rodrigue?
Essay Topic 2
The story of "Le Cid" is told countless times, in many different ways. Research one other version of the story -- poem, opera, play, or film -- and discuss ways in which it is similar to and different from the Pierre Corneille version.
Essay Topic 3
Why does the King choose Don Diegue to tutor his son, rather than Don Gomes? Do you agree with this choice? Discuss experience vs. skill, as the best quality for a tutor to possess.
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