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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. How many men does one cadet confide in Scene 9 were recently killed by Cyrano for talk of noses?
(a) 20
(b) 12
(c) 5
(d) 2

2. How does Cyrano convince the Duenna to leave him alone with Roxane?
(a) He gives her pastries
(b) He sends her on an errand
(c) He threatens her
(d) He pays her some money

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

4. Why does Roxanne not want Cyrano to tell Christian what she wants him to discuss?
(a) He might prepare something beforehand
(b) He might try too hard to please her
(c) He might be offended
(d) He might feel unsure fo himself

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is not a person who arrives to see the play-within-the-play in the first scene?

4. Where does Roxane wish to meet Cyrano the following day?

5. Who challenges Cyrano to a duel after he ejects Montfleury?

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