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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. What other major character has Roxane brought along in her coach?
(a) Ragueneau
(b) Ligniere
(c) Valvert
(d) Montfleury

2. What weapon has wounded Carbon at the end of Act 4?
(a) Cannon
(b) Halberd
(c) Sword
(d) Musket

3. What information does Christian draw from Cyrano at the beginning of Scene 9?
(a) He expects to die
(b) He loves Roxane
(c) He intends to call a retreat
(d) He has been writing extra letters to Roxane

4. What does Cyrano generally do regarding Sisters Claire and Martha?
(a) Tease them
(b) Flirt with them
(c) Ignore them
(d) Badger them

5. In what does Cyrano blame his tardiness at the beginning of Scene 5?
(a) Oversleeping
(b) A congested street
(c) A troublesome woman
(d) A duel

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cyrano fear telling Roxane the truth of the letters?

2. Which of the following is not a promise that Roxane demands of Cyrano at the end of Act 3?

3. Who reenters at the end of Scene 3?

4. What does de Guiche recommend Cyrano do in Scene 2?

5. When de Guiche accuses a cadet of being intoxicated, the cadet claims to be so because of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Christian distraught at the end of Scene 8?

2. How does Christian realize that Cyrano loves Roxane in Scene 4?

3. What is Cyrano's relationship with Roxane in Act 5?

4. What revenge does de Guiche take on Cyrano and Christian in Scene 14?

5. What does Roxane resolve to do at the end of Scene 5?

6. What offer does Christian make to Cyrano in Scene 9?

7. What declaration does Roxane make about the feast?

8. How does Roxane reason Cyrano's absence at his appointed time?

9. Describe the state of the battle at the end of Act 4?

10. In Scene 2, what news has de Guiche heard regarding Cyrano?

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