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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mental affliction does the actor playing Marat have?
(a) Paranoia.
(b) Manic depression.
(c) Schizephrenia.
(d) Erotomania.

2. Which philosopher does Corday cite in her song in Scene 7?
(a) Hobbes.
(b) Rousseau.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Plato.

3. What was Jacques Roux's former profession?
(a) Priest.
(b) Politician.
(c) Baker.
(d) Soldier.

4. Which character's name does the Heral mention appearing on Marat's black list in Scene 4?
(a) Simone.
(b) Roux.
(c) Coulmier.
(d) Dupperet.

5. Who accompanies Coulmier when he enters the stage?
(a) A priest.
(b) Various nobles.
(c) His family.
(d) Sade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following groups is not one lambasted by the singers of Scene 5?

2. Where on her body does Corday carry her knife?

3. Which of the follow is not something the singers of Scene 5 suggest be done to the ruling class of 1793?

4. At the beginning of Scene 8, what does Simone implore Marat to stop doing?

5. To what does the Herald compare Marat's skin in Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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