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

2. How many years has the Marquis de Sade been living at Charenton at the time of the play?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

3. To what does Sade compare Marat's bath in Scene 15?
(a) A womb.
(b) The ocean.
(c) A dungeon.
(d) Hell.

4. In what year is The Marat/Sade set?
(a) 1793.
(b) 1808.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1798.

5. What action is Simone performing at the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) Writing a letter.
(b) Applying Marat's bandage.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Herald at the beginning of Scene 7, to what voice is Marat listening as he writes?

2. Marat never moves from a certain location. What is that location?

3. The song in Scene 10 details Corday's arrival in what town?

4. In what French town is the play's asylum located?

5. At the end of Scene 11, where does Corday imagine she is?

(see the answer key)

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