El Cid Capítulo 16

After El Cid sends his complaint to the king, how does Alfonso feel about the weddings (especially since he was the one that had been in charge!)

• that it was still a good choice

• wishes they had never happened

• wishes he had married one of the daughters himself

• realizes it was a bad choice but refused to help El Cid

How many weeks does king Alfonso give to prepare for court? (respond with just the number)

Where will court take place?

Name one place within present-day Spain nobles came from for Court.

How did the Infantes feel about Alfonso's order to attend Court?

• terrified

• proud

• unconcerned

• didn't want to

Who arrived 5 days late to Court?

• El Cid

• the infantes

• king Alfonso

How did king Alfonso feel upon seeing El Cid?

• concerned

• full of happiness

• awkward

• angry

Why did El Cid choose to stay somewhere different from most connected to Court?

• he preferred solitary

• they asked him to keep watch

• he suspected treason and was unprotected

• he was still angry with king Alfonso

In the morning what did El Cid tell his leaders to hide under their rich cloaks (animal skins)?

• their armor

• white shirts

• bombs

• gold for bribes

In English, what emotion did the arrival of El Cid and his escort cause for all present?