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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something that Duperret accuses Mara of being in Scene 17?
(a) A dictator.
(b) A salesman.
(c) A Jew.
(d) A layabout.

2. What famous French text does Coulmier invoke in his Scene 2 speech?
(a) The Constitution of 1793.
(b) The Declaration of Pilnitz.
(c) The Declaration of Human Rights.
(d) Democracy in America.

3. What doe the Singers complain still goes on in secret at the end of Scene 24?
(a) Torture.
(b) Corruption.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Nepotism.

4. From what French town does Corday reside?
(a) Paris.
(b) Caen.
(c) Cannes.
(d) Burgundy.

5. According to Marat in Scene 27, what has the Minister of War sold to France's enemies?
(a) His chateau.
(b) Corn.
(c) State secrets.
(d) Arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man to whom Marat dictates his calls to the people?

2. In what way does Coulmier protest Sade must present his play?

3. Why do the people love Marat, according to Sade in the beginning of Scene 20?

4. To what does Sade compare Marat's bath in Scene 15?

5. Which of Dupperet's articles of clothing is mentioned by the Herald in Scene 4?

(see the answer key)

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