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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Christian intend to declare his love to Roxane?
(a) On Friday
(b) Tomorrow
(c) That night
(d) Next week

2. What time of day is the opening of Act 4?
(a) Dusk
(b) Evening
(c) Sunrise
(d) Noon

3. What does Christian tell Cyrano is his only hope for staying in Roxane's affections?
(a) Staying silent
(b) Winning a duel
(c) Writing her a sonnet
(d) Kissing her

4. What aspect of Christian's character does Cyrano forget as he woos Roxane in Scene 10?
(a) He is handsome
(b) He has only recently met her
(c) He is a lord
(d) He is young

5. Who, at the beginning of the Act is relating his misfortunes to the Duenna?
(a) Cyrano
(b) Ragueneau
(c) Christian
(d) Ligniere

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a category of insult that Cyrano mentions in his famous nose speech?

2. Who climbs Roxane's balcony at the end of Scene 6?

3. Who is walking with Roxane in Scene 1?

4. What two drinks does Roxane compare to express her disappointment with Christian's words to her?

5. At what part of Roxanne's body does Christian marvel when she embraces him in Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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