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

2. Who does the Herald signal in Scene 3?
(a) The Orchestra.
(b) Sade.
(c) The Male Nurses.
(d) Marat.

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

4. From what French town does Corday reside?
(a) Caen.
(b) Cannes.
(c) Paris.
(d) Burgundy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does the Herald knock his staff at the beginning of Scene 3?

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

3. In what year is The Marat/Sade set?

4. Which character's name does the Heral mention appearing on Marat's black list in Scene 4?

5. Which of the following groups is not one lambasted by the singers of Scene 5?

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