El Cid Quiz
El Cid Quiz
El Cid Quiz
Government Recognition (R-IV-A) No. K048 s. 2008 (Pre-Elementary) Region IV-A CALABARZON - Division of Batangas City
Government Recognition (R-IV-A) No. E047 s. 2008 (Elementary) SOVEREIGN SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF VALUES AND LEARNING
SorosoroIbaba, Batangas City
1. Why is El Cid banished from Castile? 11. What does El Cid promise his men?
A) He betrayed the king. A) Riches and glory
B) He was accused of stealing. B) A quick return to Castile
C) He was falsely accused by his enemies. C) Safety and protection
D) He refused to pay taxes. D) Revenge against the king
2. How does El Cid plan to rebuild his reputation after being 12. What attitude does El Cid display throughout his
banished? banishment?
A) By seeking revenge on King Alfonso A) Anger and frustration
B) By gaining victories in battle B) Sadness and regret
C) By raising an army to attack Castile C) Resilience and determination
D) By negotiating with his enemies D) Despair and hopelessness
3. How long does El Cid have to leave the kingdom after his 13. What strategy does El Cid use to ensure his followers
banishment? remain loyal during his exile?
A) Three days A) He promises them land and wealth from future conquests
B) Five days B) He threatens them with punishment if they desert him
C) Seven days C) He reminds them of their loyalty to the king
D) Nine days D) He offers them a share of his personal wealth
4. Which group is El Cid known to fight against during his exile? 14. What symbol of authority does El Cid retain after his
A) The Franks banishment?
B) The Moors A) His sword, Tizona
C) The Portuguese B) His seal of office
D) The Catalans C) His royal banner
D) His shield
5. What promise does El Cid make to his followers as they
leave Castile? 15. Why do some knights choose to follow El Cid into exile?
A) That they will return victorious A) They hope to gain favor with the king
B) That he will clear his name B) They are loyal to El Cid’s leadership and honor
C) That they will find new lands to conquer C) They are dissatisfied with King Alfonso’s rule
D) That they will never return D) They seek adventure and wealth
6. Who accompanies El Cid during his banishment? 16. What is the name of El Cid’s horse?
A) His wife and children A) Babieca
B) His loyal knights B) Rocinante
C) No one C) Tornado
D) His servants D) Pegasus
7. Where does El Cid go after his banishment? 17. What does El Cid’s banishment reveal about his
A) He joins the Moors relationship with King Alfonso?
B) He travels to Zaragoza A) They are sworn enemies
C) He heads toward the eastern part of Spain B) El Cid is unjustly treated despite his past service
D) He seeks refuge in France C) El Cid has always defied the king’s orders
D) King Alfonso has never trusted El Cid
8. What event leads to the banishment of El Cid from King
Alfonso's court? 18. What does El Cid do to prepare for his journey?
A) El Cid betrays the king A) Gathers supplies and men
B) False accusations are made against El Cid B) Prays at the church
C) El Cid loses a battle C) Writes a letter to the king
D) El Cid refuses to pay taxes D) Visits his family
9. How do El Cid’s men feel about the banishment? 19. What is the main theme of Cantar 1?
A) They are happy to leave. A) Loyalty and betrayal
B) They are indifferent. B) Love and romance
C) They are loyal and follow him. C) War and peace
D) They abandon him. D) Wealth and poverty
10. What is El Cid’s real name? 20. What lesson does El Cid’s banishment teach?
A) Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar A) The importance of loyalty
B) Alfonso VI B) The consequences of betrayal
C) Sancho II C) The value of wealth
D) Pedro Bermudez D) The power of forgiveness