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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 does Christine do in her dressing room?

2. How often does Christine speak to the Angel?

3. Who brought Christine and her father to France?

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

5. Who helped convince Christine that Erik was the Angel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Christine’s letter get delivered to Raoul?

2. What is Raoul’s expressed opinion of Christine?

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

4. Describe Christine’s relationship with her father.

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

6. What is one explanation people have given for the Opera Ghost in the past?

7. What does the Persian think that the ghost is doing?

8. What is Raoul’s opinion of Erik?

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

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 is rich in description, more of it is devoted to describing action than anything else. How does Leroux create an ‘action’ novel? Who are the most active characters, and what do they do? Why is this significant?

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Christine and Raoul is equally complex. What are Raoul’s dominant characteristics? How do these support or go against characteristics prevalent in the society of the Opera House? Finally, what (in your opinion) is Raoul’s fate?

Essay Topic 3

Women are often victims in “The Phantom of the Opera.” Is this a misogynistic work? In what ways might it be considered feminist? Are there indications that it may not be, as well?

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