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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cyrano give to Christian at the end of Scene 10?
(a) His sword
(b) His plume
(c) His love letter
(d) A mask

2. In Scene 4, how does Cyrano think Christian looks when he enters?
(a) Sullen
(b) Dull
(c) Over-stimulated
(d) Tired

3. Which of the following items is not a part of Cyrano's dinner?
(a) A sliver of ham
(b) A macaroon
(c) A glass of water
(d) A grape

4. What famous historical figure does the Comte de Guiche claim as his uncle?
(a) Louis XIV
(b) Danton
(c) Marquis de Sade
(d) Cardinal Richelieu

5. What action in Scene 2 signifies that the play-within-the-play is about to begin?
(a) The beginning of the dumb-show
(b) The raising of the curtain
(c) The playing of music
(d) The lighting of the chandeliers

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lise use as wrapping for Ragueneau's food?

2. What is Cyrano doing when he enters in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. At the beginning of Scene 7, who informs Cyrano that a crowd wishes to see him outside?

4. What does Christian repeatedly protest he will do if Cyrano does not help him in Scene 6?

5. What does Cyrano demand Christian do in the first line of Scene 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ragueneau expect Cyrano at the play?

2. Why does Cyrano truly detest Montfleury?

3. What offer does de Guiche make Cyrano, and why does Cyrano refuse?

4. What plan do Cyrano and Christian hatch by the end of Scene 10?

5. What furtive disagreement do Christian and Cyrano has at the end of Scene 7?

6. How do Cyrano and Christian intend to speak to Roxane at the end of Scene 6?

7. Why does Cyrano consider himself a coward at the end of Scene 3?

8. How does Cyrano get rid of the Duenna?

9. How does Cyrano react to the loutish Citizen's attack on his nose?

10. What new sadness has befallen Ragueneau at the beginning of Act 3?

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