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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In appeasing Coulmier in Scene 18, which is not a group to which the Singers pledge fidelity?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Generals.
(d) Kings.

2. Where on her body does Corday carry her knife?
(a) Wrapped in her hair.
(b) Strapped to her thigh.
(c) In her hand.
(d) Between her breasts.

3. In the beginning of Scene 6, a patient claims that all are free and equal to do what?
(a) Die.
(b) Strive.
(c) Starve.
(d) Toil.

4. In Scene 14, which prayer does a patient recite in a perverse form?
(a) Hail Mary.
(b) The Apostles Creed.
(c) Our Father.
(d) Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.

5. In Scene 27, to whom does Marat accuse the generals of being loyal?
(a) The Prussians.
(b) No one.
(c) The emigres.
(d) The deposed prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the chorus sings about the Revolution, what body part do they say is bleeding?

2. What are the children fighting over in the streets, according to Corday?

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

4. At the end of Scene 27, what does Duperret demand replace hysteria and fanaticism?

5. How do the Singers say they will impart the words they cannot speak freely?

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