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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 7 | Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who challenges Cyrano to a duel after he ejects Montfleury?
(a) Compte de Guiche
(b) The Citizen
(c) Valvert
(d) Bellerose

2. What two vices does Cyrano proclaim to want to slay at the end of Scene 8?
(a) Greed and Deceit
(b) Envy and Cowardice
(c) Hatred and Fear
(d) Frivolity and Foolishness

3. What does Christian repeatedly protest he will do if Cyrano does not help him in Scene 6?
(a) Tell Roxane of his deceit
(b) Seduce the Duenna
(c) Leave the Guards
(d) Die

4. What musical metaphor does Roxane use to describe love in Scene 5?
(a) Pitch
(b) Theme
(c) Melody
(d) Vibratto

5. What does one cadet say Christian will look like after Cyrano is finished with him?
(a) Flayed rabbit
(b) Shucked corn
(c) Chopped wood
(d) Mince-meat

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ligniere going at the end of Scene 2?

2. What action in Scene 2 signifies that the play-within-the-play is about to begin?

3. How many enemies does Le Bret estimate Cyrano made this evening?

4. What does Lise use as wrapping for Ragueneau's food?

5. At the beginning of Scene 7, who informs Cyrano that a crowd wishes to see him outside?

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