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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 3, Scene 3, which character comes out of hiding?
2. In Act 2, Scene 6, the King complains of whose arrogance?
3. Who does the Infanta love?
4. In Act 2, Scene 2, who says he won't fight with someone not his equal, because there is no honor in it?
5. In Act 2, Scene 1, Don Gomes says he cannot endure life without what?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 3, the Infanta devises a way to skirt the issue of honor for Don Rodrigue, and to keep him safe. What is this plan? Why does Chimene agree to the plan?
2. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Chimene and Elvire say about Don Gomes?
3. The two captured kings give Don Rodrigue the name, "Le Cid". This is, of course, the title of the play. Is this an appropriate title? Why or why not?
4. Why does Chimene vow to kill herself after Don Rodrigue dies?
5. Why is it ironic that Don Gomes admires Don Rodrigue's sense of honor?
6. In Act 3, Scene 1, why do Don Rodrigue and Elvire hide from Chimene?
7. What is Don Sanche's real motivation in offering to avenge the death of Chimene's father?
8. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Don Diegue ask his son, Don Rodrigue, to do? Why does he ask him to do this?
9. 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?
10. What function does Leonor serve in Act 2, Scene 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is the most admirable character in "Le Cid"? What qualities do you admire most about that character? Does the character you chose grow as a person or learn from mistakes over the course of the play? Is honor at or near the top of your list of admirable qualities?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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