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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 16, 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historical figure did Damiens try to assassinate?
(a) Cardinal Richaelieu.
(b) Louis XV.
(c) Robespierre.
(d) Danton.

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

3. From what country is the man who is brutally murdered by Sade's tailor?
(a) Belguim.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Austro-Hungary.
(d) Germany.

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

5. What abstract purveyor of death does Sade say he hates in Scene 12?
(a) Life.
(b) God.
(c) Nature.
(d) The Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coulmier protest he must be when he interrupts the play?

2. According to the Herald at the end of Scene 4, what is the audience about to watch Marat do?

3. In Scene 18, for what group does Marat say the Revolution was fought?

4. In the beginning of Scene 6, a patient claims that all are free and equal to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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