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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 10 | Act 2, Scene 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a category of insult that Cyrano mentions in his famous nose speech?
(a) Drunken
(b) Mincing
(c) Learned
(d) Agressive

3. Who warns Christian that Ligniere's life is in danger?
(a) A pickpocket
(b) Roxane
(c) The foodseller
(d) Ragueneau

4. In Scene 2, Ragueneau wraps an order of patties in a sonnet to whom?
(a) Phyllis
(b) Andramoche
(c) Penelope
(d) Eleanor

5. What part of Cyrano's body is injured in Scene 3?
(a) His nose
(b) His thigh
(c) His shoulder
(d) His hand

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Ragueneau's shop?

2. What famous French literary figure appears in the fourth scene of the play?

3. At the end of Scene 3, what does Cyrano say he has done many times?

4. What does Cyrano warn the officers at the theatre not to do as the ruffians attack?

5. In Scene 6, what does Roxane say she would do if her beloved were stupid?

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