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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. At the end of Scene 16, the Harald claims the players want to see the people live in harmony with what?
(a) Aristocrats.
(b) The military.
(c) Government.
(d) The Church.

2. According to the Herald, what do Marat and Simone share in addition to a vision of France?
(a) Simone's money.
(b) A bed.
(c) The same parents.
(d) A faith in God.

3. What is the forbidden word that that Duperret says France is speaking at the end of Scene 17?
(a) Marat.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Peace.
(d) Monarchy.

4. What are the children fighting over in the streets, according to Corday?
(a) Old wigs.
(b) Human heads.
(c) Coins.
(d) Toy guillotines.

5. Which of the following groups is not one lambasted by the singers of Scene 5?
(a) Generals.
(b) Priests.
(c) Aristocrats.
(d) Bankers.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what animal does Marat compare the members of the new ruling class in France?

2. Which character's name does the Chorus chant in unison during Scene 7?

3. In Scene 12, Marat accuses Sade of lacking what?

4. What historical figure did Damiens try to assassinate?

5. Who whips Sade in Scene 20?

(see the answer key)

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