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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a term that Roxane uses to describe Christian's prose in her speech in Scene 8?
(a) Profound
(b) Sincere
(c) Uplifting
(d) Compelling

2. How many years after the events of Act 4 does Act 5 take place?
(a) 5
(b) 15
(c) 10
(d) 20

3. Who informs Cyrano that Roxane wishes to meet him?
(a) Her Duenna
(b) Christian
(c) Ragueneau
(d) Le Bret

4. Which of the following coach parts is used to smuggle food to the cadets?
(a) The lantern
(b) The curtains
(c) The yokes
(d) The axels

5. Which of the following is not an object to which Cyrano compares a kiss?
(a) A rainstorm
(b) A seal
(c) A communion
(d) An oath

Short Answer Questions

1. To what literary work does the Comte de Guiche refer Cyrano before leaving the shop?

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

3. Who, at the beginning of the Act is relating his misfortunes to the Duenna?

4. Which two characters are alone onstage at the beginning of Scene 3?

5. What two "serpents" does Christian claim his love has strangled?

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