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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. Which of Dupperet's articles of clothing is mentioned by the Herald in Scene 4?
(a) Cullottes.
(b) Toupee.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Waistcoat.

2. When Coulmier interrupts Roux in Scene 19, what does he claim everyone in modern-day France is?
(a) A peacemaker.
(b) A revolutionary.
(c) A nationalist.
(d) A millionaire.

3. How many years has the Marquis de Sade been living at Charenton at the time of the play?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 20.

4. Which of the following characters is not one of the Singers?
(a) Kokol.
(b) Polpoch.
(c) Roux.
(d) Rossignol.

5. How old is Marat when the events of the play begin?
(a) 35.
(b) 50.
(c) 72.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her Scene 7 song, Corday says that which two words meant different things to her and Marat?

2. Which of the following is one of the actions that Corday accuses Marat of inciting in Scene 7?

3. From what affliction does the actress playing Corday suffer?

4. Which philosopher does Corday cite in her song in Scene 7?

5. What does Simone tell Corday to do when she sends her away in Scene 9?

(see the answer key)

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