Cyrano, scenes 5-7
Quiz by Donna Duncan
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- Q1
Which character thinks Roxane might love him based on a message from the duenna?
Christian
Montfluery
Cyrano
DeGuiche
30s - Q2
What impact does LeBret's advice to Cyrano that Roxane could love him for his bravery and wit have on the text?
Cyrano thinks Roxane could have feelings for him and is excited when the duenna says that Roxane needs to meet with him the next morning.
Cyrano realizes he might have a chance against the competition of Christian.
Cyrano still has no hope and does not trust what LeBret says.
Cyrano realizes he might have a chance against the competition DeGuiche.
30s - Q3
Even secondary characters play an important role in the text. Why is LeBret so important?
It is through LeBret that readers learn Cyrano loves Roxane, and Cyrano is insecure despite his fighting.
It is through LeBret that readers learn Roxane loves Christian.
It is through LeBret that readers learn that Christian loves Roxane.
It is through LeBret that readers learn DeGuiche has no chance with Roxane.
30s - Q4
From his conversation with LeBret, what can readers assume is the real reason for all of Cyrano's fights?
He will defend his friends not matter what.
He has no confidence and covers for it with his fighting.
He hates people who are rude to others.
He hates Valvert more than DeGuiche.
30s - Q5
What role does LeBret play in Cyrano's life?
Competition
Protagonist
Antagonist
Confidante/best friend
30s - Q6
How does Roxane manipulate Cyrano into getting him to protect Christian even though he is the competition? (dramatic irony)
She reminds him of their childhood and thanks him for defending her regarding Montfluery's flirting.
She threatens him by telling people he is insecure.
She gives him a letter expressing her feelings.
She tells him that she hates DeGuiche and Valvert as much as Cyrano.
30s - Q7
What word lets Cyrano know that Roxane does not love him?
handsome
wit
cadet
proud
30s - Q8
What is the reader's mood as a result of the dramatic irony that Cyrano loves Roxane, but she has asked him to protect the competition?
Impatient
Disappointed
Angry/Irate
Surprised/Shock
30s - Q9
What logical inference can the reader make regarding the dramatic irony surrounding Roxane's lack of knowledge of Cyrano's love?
She would not ask Cyrano to protect Christian if she knew the truth.
She would ask Cyrano regardless of his feelings.
She would hate herself for asking Cyrano to protect the competition.
She would continue to keep her feelings for Christian a secret.
30s - Q10
What is ironic about Roxane saying Christian is smart and witty, and Cyrano's response that he may be stupid despite his good looks?
Christian is smart but only when speaking with other soliders.
He is actually not good with words; he admitted it earlier to Ligniere at the play.
Cyrano already knows Christian and realizes he is not too bright.
He is good with words; he admitted it earlier to Ligniere at the play.
30s - Q11
What is ironic about Cyrano being a Gascon who has great courage and pride?
He does not defend himself against Valvert when he insults his nose?
He tells LeBret how he feels about Roxane.
He crumbles in front of Roxane, caving in and agreeing to protect the competition.
He keeps his promise in running Montfluery offstage if he acts.
30s - Q12
What knowledge do the cadets lack when they dare Christian to mock Cyrano's nose?
Cyrano has promised Roxane to protect Christian.
Cyrano has promised the duenna he will do as Roxane has asked.
Cyrano's temper has calmed down since speaking with LeBret's about all the useless fighting.
Cyrano will never fight another cadet.
30s - Q13
Based on the readers' early understanding that Cyrano fights everyone who insults him, what is the mood when Christian and Cyrano first meet?
Frustrated
Angry
Disappointed
Shocked/Surprised
30s - Q14
How does the dramatic irony increase tension in the plot when Cyrano and Christian first meet?
The cadets actually think Cyrano is a pushover and will not fight another cadet.
The cadets know that Cyrano will take insults from other cadets, but Christian does not know it when they challenge him.
The cadets know Cyrano will listen to LeBret's advice and avoid fighting others.
The cadets expect a fight when they get Christian to insult Cyrano, but readers know that might not happen due to the promise.
30s