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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 7, Christian compares his love to two mythological figures: Cupid and whom?
(a) Hercules
(b) Hermes
(c) Theseus
(d) Medusa

2. Which of the following items is not a part of Cyrano's dinner?
(a) A sliver of ham
(b) A grape
(c) A macaroon
(d) A glass of water

3. At the end of Scene 7, Cyrano is shocked that Christian requests what of Roxane?
(a) That she never see him again
(b) That she leave Paris immediately
(c) That she marry him
(d) That she kiss him

4. In Scene 7, behind what does Cyrano tell Roxane his heart cowers?
(a) His pride
(b) His sword
(c) His wit
(d) His tears

5. What does Lise use as wrapping for Ragueneau's food?
(a) Old sacks
(b) Poems
(c) Journals
(d) Tissues

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cyrano implore Roxane not to do in Scene 7?

2. What two colors does Cyrano use to describe Christian and Roxane in Scene 9?

3. Where does de Guiche state the he intends to hide in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What does Ragueneau actively ignore in his shop?

5. In Scene 2, Ragueneau wraps an order of patties in a sonnet to whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene created when Ragueneau's poets enter the shop.

2. Why does Cyrano embrace Christian at the beginning of Scene 10?

3. How does Cyrano react to the loutish Citizen's attack on his nose?

4. Why does Cyrano decide to convince Roxane to kiss Christian?

5. Why does Cyrano leave the theatre at the end of Act 1?

6. Why hasn't Cyrano professed his love to Roxane?

7. How does Roxane prevent Christian's going to battle in Scene 2?

8. What is the Comte de Guiche's treachery against Ligniere?

9. What point does Cyrano make in Scene 8 about patronage of the arts?

10. What offer does de Guiche make Cyrano, and why does Cyrano refuse?

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