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

2. To what English lord does Cyrano compare himself in Scene 10?
(a) Gloucester
(b) York
(c) Buckingham
(d) Essex

3. Where is Ligniere going at the end of Scene 2?
(a) Church
(b) The military camp
(c) His home
(d) The pubs

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

5. Where does Roxane wish to meet Cyrano the following day?
(a) the Jardin des Plantes
(b) Ragueneau's shop
(c) His lodging
(d) Saint Roch

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cyrano strike at the end of Act 2?

2. According to the poets of Scene 4, how many ruffians lie dying because of Cyrano's sword?

3. Where does Cyrano appear in Scene 3?

4. Who does Cyrano chase from the shop at the end of Scene 4?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Cyrano and Christian intend to speak to Roxane at the end of Scene 6?

2. With what has Ragueneau been preoccupied in Act 2?

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

4. Why does Ragueneau expect Cyrano at the play?

5. How does Cyrano delay Christian's kiss in Scene 10?

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

7. What furtive disagreement do Christian and Cyrano has at the end of Scene 7?

8. Describe the scene at the beginning of the play.

9. How does Roxane trick the monk in Scene 11?

10. Why does Christian insult Cyrano's nose in Scene 9?

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