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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3 | Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what name did Roxane go when she was younger?
(a) Helene
(b) Yvette
(c) Constance
(d) Magdeleine

2. What does Cyrano offer to Christian to aid him in his pursuit of Roxane?
(a) His protection
(b) His clout
(c) His eloquence
(d) His sword

3. What famous French literary figure appears in the fourth scene of the play?
(a) Edmond Dantes
(b) D'Artagnan
(c) Tartuffe
(d) Madame Le Farge

4. Who does Cyrano strike at the end of Act 2?
(a) Christian
(b) A poet
(c) The musketeer
(d) Carbon

5. For whose benefit do the cadets demand Cyrano tell the story of his recent victory over the brigands?
(a) Christian
(b) Le Bret
(c) Ragueneau
(d) Carbon

Short Answer Questions

1. In what theatrical term does Cyrano characterize the battle that is about to about to take place at the end of Act 1?

2. What profession is Lise's "friend" that enters in Scene 3?

3. Upon what subject does Roxane expect Christian to speak this night?

4. At the beginning of Scene 8, what supposed vice does Cyrano defend to Le Bret?

5. What does Christian tell Cyrano is his only hope for staying in Roxane's affections?

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