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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what affliction does the actress playing Corday suffer?
(a) Sleeping sickness.
(b) Paranoia.
(c) Erotomania.
(d) Fits of rage.

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

3. In the beginning of Scene 6, a patient claims that all are free and equal to do what?
(a) Strive.
(b) Die.
(c) Starve.
(d) Toil.

4. What character enters in the first scene at Sade beckon?
(a) Herald.
(b) Marat.
(c) Corday.
(d) Coulmier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room of the asylum does the play take place?

2. Who shouts "Long live the Revolution" midway through the Homage to Marat?

3. How old is Marat when the events of the play begin?

4. Which world does Roux utter in Scene 4 before being shushed by Coulmier?

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

(see the answer key)

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