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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 12, Marat accuses Sade of lacking what?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Resolve.
(c) A theory.
(d) Humility.

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

3. What disease's effects are the wigs described in Scene 10 intended to conceal?
(a) Dysentary.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Dysphasia.
(d) Anemia.

4. What part of Corday's body does the Salesman admire in the dagger-purchasing mime?
(a) Her neck.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her bosom.
(d) Her buttocks.

5. What mental affliction does the actor playing Marat have?
(a) Paranoia.
(b) Schizephrenia.
(c) Manic depression.
(d) Erotomania.

6. In Scene 13, what role did the kings hold to the people?
(a) Fathers.
(b) Servants.
(c) Messiahs.
(d) Livelihoods.

7. In Scene 10, what do the Singers mention is clogging the sewers?
(a) Blood.
(b) Rancid meat.
(c) Flood water.
(d) Feces.

8. What is the "lurid star" under which the Herald says Sade came to the asylum?
(a) Resistence.
(b) Notoriety.
(c) Madness.
(d) Passion.

9. What does Simone tell Corday to do when she sends her away in Scene 9?
(a) Leave Paris at once.
(b) Try back later.
(c) Write Marat a letter.
(d) Never return.

10. Who accompanies Marat at his static position at the beginning of the play?
(a) Sade.
(b) Simone.
(c) Corday.
(d) Dupperret.

11. At the beginning of Scene 8, what does Simone implore Marat to stop doing?
(a) Staying awake all night.
(b) Scratching himself.
(c) Crying.
(d) Writing.

12. What was Jacques Roux's former profession?
(a) Baker.
(b) Priest.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Politician.

13. For what affliction is Marat always submerged in a bath?
(a) Depression.
(b) Muscle tension.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) A fever.

14. Which of the following is not an example Coulmier offers of the Church assisting the poor?
(a) Medical aid.
(b) Soup kitchens.
(c) Free housing.
(d) Clothing drives.

15. What object is Marat staring at as he writes at the beginning of Scene 7?
(a) His bath.
(b) A map.
(c) A knife.
(d) A portrait of Rousseau.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Herald, what do Marat and Simone share in addition to a vision of France?

2. According to the Herald at the end of Scene 4, what is the audience about to watch Marat do?

3. What part of the new ruling class's body is enormous, according to Kokol?

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

5. What actions are the Male Nurses performing at the top of the play?

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