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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Marat's rant in Scene 9, where does he say the Parisian hypocrites where the crown?
(a) Their caps.
(b) Their underwear.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) Their hose.

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

3. What apologia does Coulmier make in his Scene 2 speech?
(a) The play is poorly written.
(b) The actors have never performed before.
(c) The space smells of antiseptic.
(d) The hour is late.

4. Which of the following is one of the actions that Corday accuses Marat of inciting in Scene 7?
(a) Sedition.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Looting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Coulmier when he enters the stage?

2. According to Marat, what does one see everywhere one looks in 1793?

3. Coulmier protests in Scene 11 that he brought in the public to show that his patients are not what?

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

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

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