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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word do the patients chant in unison in Scene 6?
(a) Marat.
(b) Freedom.
(c) France.
(d) Death.

3. In Scene 10, what do the Singers mention is clogging the sewers?
(a) Feces.
(b) Rancid meat.
(c) Blood.
(d) Flood water.

4. What part of Marat's body does Corday she wants to see sweat as she draws her knife?
(a) His armpits.
(b) His chest.
(c) His forehead.
(d) His back.

5. At the beginning of the song in Scene 10, what emotion has nearly defeated Corday?
(a) Terror.
(b) Lovesickness.
(c) Depression.
(d) Weariness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Coulmier when he enters the stage?

2. According to Corday's song in Scene 7, to what does Marat's way lead?

3. Which of the following characters does not have a line in the Homage to Marat?

4. To what building does Corday compare Paris in Scene 10?

5. Where does Corday tell Simone that Marat's enemies are gathering in Scene 9?

(see the answer key)

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