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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scenes 20 and 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Herald in Scene 19, what is the most sympathetic way to be executed?
(a) Cricifixion.
(b) Burning at the stake.
(c) Hemlock.
(d) The guillotine.

2. Who shouts "Long live the Revolution" midway through the Homage to Marat?
(a) Simone.
(b) Marat.
(c) Sade.
(d) Roux.

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

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

5. The song in Scene 10 details Corday's arrival in what town?
(a) Versailles.
(b) Avignon.
(c) Paris.
(d) Caen.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Scene 13, what does Marat say is the essential lie the ruling class gave the poor?

2. Which two animals do the singers invoke to describe Marat in Scene 5?

3. As the chorus sings about the Revolution, what body part do they say is bleeding?

4. In the beginning of Scene 6, a patient claims that all are free and equal to do what?

5. How much does Corday pay for the dagger with which she will kill Marat?

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