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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 12, 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the follow is not something the singers of Scene 5 suggest be done to the ruling class of 1793?
(a) Bribe them.
(b) Give them the axe.
(c) Break them.
(d) Jail them.

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

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

5. What part of Marat's body does Corday she wants to see sweat as she draws her knife?
(a) His forehead.
(b) His armpits.
(c) His chest.
(d) His back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the children fighting over in the streets, according to Corday?

2. What historical figure did Damiens try to assassinate?

3. Which of Dupperet's articles of clothing is mentioned by the Herald in Scene 4?

4. What part of Corday's body does the Salesman admire in the dagger-purchasing mime?

5. With what adjective does Coulmier describe the keepers of the asylum in Scene 2?

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