Le Cid Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Le Cid Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 2, which character is challenged to a duel?

2. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does the Infanta ask a messenger to do?

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, the Infanta believes which character wins the duel?

4. In Act 1, Scene 6, who resolves to take revenge in the way his father demands?

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, Don Rodrigue says he has no fear of Don Gomes for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Chimene and Elvire say about Don Gomes?

2. What does Don Rodrigue say happens if he dies in the duel against Don Sanche?

3. What does the sword represent, both in Act 1, Scene 5 and in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. In Act 4, Scene 3, the King says he listens to Chimene politely, but no longer considers her request to punish Don Rodrigue. Why does the King make this decision?

5. In Act 2, Scene 8, given that Chimene and Don Diegue both present their arguments to the King, based on what is honorable, how can their requests be so opposite?

6. In Act 2, Scene 6, does the King believe Don Gomes' actions are honorable, since Don Diegue is appointed as tutor? Why or why not?

7. The Infanta says she no longer loves Don Rodrigue, but now loves "Le Cid", the hero. What does she mean by this statement?

8. Although Chimene loves Don Rodrigue, in Act 2, Scene 8 she begs the King to punish him for killing her father. Detail her arguments.

9. Why does the Infanta encourage a relationship between Chimene and Don Rodrigue, even though she is in love with him?

10. Chimene admits that she hopes Don Rodrigue wins the duel, because she does not want to marry Don Sanche. Is Chimene being honorable here?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "Le Cid", the sword represents the violent pursuit of honor. Don Rodrigue uses the sword to defend his father's honor, then later he honorably offers it to Chimene to uphold her father's honor. The same sword, defending honor every time, can be used at cross purposes. This shows that honor isn't an absolute, but rather is relative to every person's individual perspective. What, in your opinion, is the playwright's view of honor?

Essay Topic 2

Chimene, Don Rodrigue, and the Infanta all feel great obligation toward their parents. All sacrifice their own desires to uphold their parents' honor and desires. Do you agree with their actions? Are there times when an adult child is justified in defying a parent's wishes?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the relationship between Chimene and Don Sanche throughout the play. Does she care about him? Does she use him? Is she honorable toward him? Similarly, does he care about her? Does he use her? Is he honorable toward her?

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