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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. How old was Christine when her mother died?

2. Who were the former managers of the opera?

3. How old is the Count?

4. Whose place does Christine take in the opera?

5. What is Joseph Buquet’s job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the basis of the secret engagement?

2. What does the General ask Laroux to do?

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

4. What is strange about the narration in the prologue?

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

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

7. Why are the managers to blame for the chandelier, according to the inquest?

8. Who are Professor and Madame Valerius?

9. How do the new managers react to rumors of the ghost?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Opera House is a world of its own. Explore the basis of this society. How has it organized itself, and for what reasons?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the book, Christine believes in the Angel of Music. What is the significance of this in the context of Erik’s actions? Give concrete and specific examples to illustrate her reactions and explore their significance.

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