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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the "lurid star" under which the Herald says Sade came to the asylum?
(a) Resistence.
(b) Passion.
(c) Notoriety.
(d) Madness.

4. Which world does Roux utter in Scene 4 before being shushed by Coulmier?
(a) Never.
(b) Curse.
(c) Death.
(d) Liberty.

5. According to the Herald at the end of Scene 4, what is the audience about to watch Marat do?
(a) Speak.
(b) Fight.
(c) Bleed.
(d) Give up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Herald signal in Scene 3?

2. Who accompanies Coulmier when he enters the stage?

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

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

5. From what French town does Corday reside?

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