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Cyrano de Bergerac | Quiz

Edmond Rostand
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Cyrano de Bergerac | Quiz

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1)

Why does Roxanne not want Cyrano to tell Christian what she wants him to discuss? (from Act 3, Scene 3 | Act 3, Scene 4)

He might try too hard to please her
He might feel unsure fo himself
He might be offended
He might prepare something beforehand
2)

How many dishes of preserves does Cyrano report the king consumed on Saturday? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

11
8
3
19
3)

In Scene 7, Christian compares his love to two mythological figures: Cupid and whom? (from Act 3, Scene 7 | Act 3, Scene 8)

Hercules
Medusa
Theseus
Hermes
4)

Where does Roxane depart at the end of Scene 5? (from Act 3, Scene 5 | Act 3, Scene 6)

Raguenau's shop
Comte de Guiche's convent
Clomire's
Her lodging
5)

What aspect of Christian's character does Cyrano forget as he woos Roxane in Scene 10? (from Act 3, Scene 9 | Act 3, Scene 10)

He has only recently met her
He is young
He is handsome
He is a lord
6)

Which of the following characters is not present at the beginning of Scene 1? (from Act 4, Scene 1 | Act 4, Scene 2)

Christian
Cyrano
Carbon
Le Bret
7)

What sin does Cyrano proudly confess to Sister Martha? (from Act 5, Scene 5)

Taking the Lord's name in vain
Brawling with women
Leachery
Eating meat on Friday
8)

Which famous French writer does Ragueneau accuse in Scene 6 of stealing words from Cyrano? (from Act 5, Scene 6)

Corneille
Hugo
Moliere
Voltaire
9)

Which of the following is not a promise that Roxane demands of Cyrano at the end of Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 13 | Act 3, Scene 14)

That Christian will remain faithful
That Christian will not suffer in the cold
That Christian with write often
That Christian will be place at the back of the line
10)

What two "serpents" does Christian claim his love has strangled? (from Act 3, Scene 7 | Act 3, Scene 8)

Solitude and Despair
Fear and Longing
Pride and Mistrust
Agony and Idiocy
11)

What does Christian insist he can do to help Cyrano? (from Act 4, Scene 9)

Smuggle Cyrano from the field
Never speak a word of the truth to Roxane
Die on the field of battle
Annul his marriage to Roxane
12)

At the end of Scene 3, Carbon admonishes his men to respect de Guiche for what reason? (from Act 4, Scene 3 | Act 4, Scene 4)

He is a Gascon
He is their commander
He is a noble
He is ruthless with dissent
13)

Which of the following is not an object to which Cyrano compares a kiss? (from Act 3, Scene 9 | Act 3, Scene 10)

A communion
A rainstorm
An oath
A seal
14)

What does de Guiche recommend Cyrano do in Scene 2? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Stay indoors
Seek preferment of some lord
Pray
Arm himself
15)

What does Christian repeatedly protest he will do if Cyrano does not help him in Scene 6? (from Act 3, Scene 5 | Act 3, Scene 6)

Tell Roxane of his deceit
Leave the Guards
Seduce the Duenna
Die
16)

To which Greek god does Roxane compare Christian in Scene 8? (from Act 4, Scene 8)

Apollo
Aries
Poseidon
Zeus
17)

Who is asking to see Roxane at the end of Scene 2? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

Ragueneau
Cyrano
Ligniere
Carbon
18)

In Scene 6, one cadet tells Roxanne that he is crying for what reason? (from Act 4, Scene 6)

He has not slept in days
She is so beautiful
The food is so good
He is afraid to die
19)

In Scene 4, what indicates to Roxane that Cyrano should have arrived? (from Act 5, Scene 4)

The arrival of his customary chair
The clock striking
The position of the sun
The recitiation of evening prayer
20)

Who does Cyrano quote in Scene 6 to explain the nature of his murder? (from Act 5, Scene 6)

Homer
Himself
Shakespeare
Virgil
21)

What does de Guiche hand Christian in Scene 14? (from Act 3, Scene 13 | Act 3, Scene 14)

A punch
A dueling glove
A writ of annulment
An order of war
22)

What does Cyrano admit to Christian at the end of Scene 7? (from Act 4, Scene 7)

He has written to Roxane every day
He despises Christian
He fears death
He loves Roxane
23)

Which is the first instrument that Cyrano instructs be played in Scene 3? (from Act 4, Scene 3 | Act 4, Scene 4)

The castanet
The lyre
The fife
The drum
24)

What does Christian ask Roxane to do at the end of Scene 8? (from Act 4, Scene 8)

Forget him after he dies
Bring him another glass of wine
Visit the other men
Ask Cyrano about the letters
25)

What musical metaphor does Roxane use to describe love in Scene 5? (from Act 3, Scene 5 | Act 3, Scene 6)

Theme
Pitch
Melody
Vibratto
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