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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 say to herself in her dressing room?

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

3. Where has Christine been seen?

4. What is the manager’s decision?

5. What does the ghost wear at the Masked Ball?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Raoul’s opinion of Erik?

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

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

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

6. What happens to Christine after she sings?

7. What is Christine’s plan to escape?

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

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

10. What is the basis of the secret engagement?

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

Raoul’s brother seems to be an important character, and yet dies during the book. Why does he die? Is this a heroic death? Do you think he would be proud of what happened to him?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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