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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard not know about the opera?

2. Who was scared off by the head of fire?

3. What do the managers think is funny about Madame Giry’s interactions with the ghost?

4. What does Christine do in her dressing room?

5. What do the old managers suggest the new managers change?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the stable-master want to sack his staff?

2. How do the old managers react to the tickets they are sent?

3. What has Erik mastered in the opera house to allow him to spy?

4. Why will the managers attend a performance in that box?

5. What does the General ask Laroux to do?

6. Who, or what, follows Raoul and Christine to the roof?

7. Why does Raoul get angry with Christine in the box?

8. What is suspicious about the man’s voice in her dressing room?

9. What is Christine’s plan to escape?

10. Why does Carlotta invite her admirers to the performance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though the novel focuses on singers, other characters, in other roles, also permeate the book. Describe one role in-depth. What are some of the advantages of this role? Disadvantages?

Essay Topic 2

Christine’s father is one of the most important people in her life, though they are no longer together. Describe what happened to Christine’s father. What was he like, and what was his fate? How does he come into play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Erik spurns the conventions of his society in a variety of way. How is he a subversive character? Discuss his relationship with Christine as well as his hopes and dreams for the future.

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