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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Marat's Liturgy, which of the following is not a group that he accuses of lying to the poor?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Poets.
(c) Kings.
(d) Priests.

2. In Scene 5, Kokol quips to Marat that Paris facing a shortage of what?
(a) Laurels.
(b) Corpses.
(c) Hope.
(d) Gold.

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

4. In Scene 7, what does Corday contend is spurting from Marat's hiding place?
(a) Poison.
(b) Hope.
(c) Blood.
(d) Fear.

5. In what room of the asylum does the play take place?
(a) The courtyard.
(b) Coulmier's lodging.
(c) The refractory.
(d) The bathhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character's name does the Chorus chant in unison during Scene 7?

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

3. What famous French text does Coulmier invoke in his Scene 2 speech?

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

5. In Marat's rant in Scene 9, where does he say the Parisian hypocrites where the crown?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Duperret's affliction affect his performance in Scene 17?

2. What proclamation about nationalism does Sade make in Scene 18?

3. How do the actors' mental afflictions affect their performances?

4. What is Corday's primary fear regarding the revolution?

5. What viewpoint of the world does Sade espouse to Marat in Scene Scene 30?

6. What do the apparitions of Scene 26 reveal about Marat?

7. In Scene 28, how do the Singers tell Marat he could avoid his death?

8. In 1793, what is the common people's attitude toward the new ruling class in France?

9. How does the Herald describe Marat in Scene 4?

10. Why does Marat regret the inclusion of private property in the Declaration of Human Rights?

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