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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what adjective does Coulmier describe the keepers of the asylum in Scene 2?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Reverent.
(c) Enlightened.
(d) Vigilent.

2. Which what is Marat's tub filling in Scene 8?
(a) Pages.
(b) Blood.
(c) Filth.
(d) Ink.

3. In her Scene 7 song, Corday says that which two words meant different things to her and Marat?
(a) Action and fear.
(b) Wealth and poverty.
(c) Freedom and mercy.
(d) Love and change.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mental affliction does the actor playing Marat have?

2. What famous French text does Coulmier invoke in his Scene 2 speech?

3. What two omnipresent groups represent the asylum security throughout the play?

4. Which of the follow is not something the singers of Scene 5 suggest be done to the ruling class of 1793?

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

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