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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 does Christine dress to meet Raoul?

2. How does Christine respond to Raoul when he cries to her?

3. What did Richard not know about the opera?

4. What does Raoul know that surprises Christine?

5. Who were the former managers of the opera?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the General ask Laroux to do?

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

3. Describe the Phantom’s music.

4. Describe Christine’s relationship with her father.

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

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

7. What is Christine’s plan to escape?

8. Who are Professor and Madame Valerius?

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

10. What do the managers tell Raoul Christine has taken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Erik finds comfort through his relationship with Christine. How is Erik characterized? How does he transform? Compare/contrast him with the character of Raoul.

Essay Topic 2

Certain colors in the book have strong associations with them. Which colors are important, and why are these colors important? Examine the importance and symbolism of various colors throughout the book, tying them to characterizations.

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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