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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which philosopher does Corday cite in her song in Scene 7?
(a) Hobbes.
(b) Rousseau.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Plato.

2. What was the former profession of the interrupting patient in Scene 14?
(a) A surgeon.
(b) A military attache.
(c) A diplomat.
(d) An abbot.

3. Why do the people love Marat, according to Sade in the beginning of Scene 20?
(a) He will fight for them.
(b) He will speak for them.
(c) He will die for them.
(d) He will suffer for them.

4. What is Coulmier's official position?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Ambassador from the Emperor.
(c) Director of the Asylum.
(d) Monsignor.

5. At the beginning of Scene 8, what does Simone implore Marat to stop doing?
(a) Writing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Scratching himself.
(d) Staying awake all night.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sade at the end of Scene 11, from what does the guillotine deliver its victims?

2. According to the Herald, what do Marat and Simone share in addition to a vision of France?

3. As Marat and Sade argue in Scene 15, what does Sade conclude no longer interests him?

4. What part of Marat's body does Corday she wants to see sweat as she draws her knife?

5. What aspect of Charlotte Corday does the Herald apologize to the audience for mentioning?

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