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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Cantar: Sections 64-83.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Álvar unhappy?
(a) They haven't eaten in days.
(b) They are banished from their home village.
(c) He misses his wife.
(d) He lost his best sword after a battle.

2. Who is the recipient of the gift?
(a) King Alphonso.
(b) King Fáriz.
(c) The Cid's wife.
(d) The abbots.

3. Who comes to the Cid in a dream in Section 19?
(a) His daughters.
(b) His wife.
(c) The Angel Gabriel.
(d) Jesus Christ.

4. Who is crying at the beginning of the First Cantar?
(a) Martín.
(b) The Cid.
(c) Álvar.
(d) King Alphonso.

5. Where do the Cid and his men attack in Section 29?
(a) The city of Alcocer.
(b) The soldiers of Alcocer.
(c) No one.
(d) Each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is struck in Section 39?

2. What does the Cid's wife pray for in Section 14?

3. What do the Cid's victories show, according to Section 65?

4. How many horsemen does the Cid have?

5. How many soldiers did Minaya kill during the battle, according to Section 40?

(see the answer key)

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