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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. Why can’t Raoul access the cellars?

2. What does Raoul leave in Christine’s dressing room?

3. How does the Persian find out what happened?

4. What did the Persian do for Erik?

5. How did Erik get the money from the managers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Christine respond to the Persian’s conversation?

2. What happened to Philippe?

3. How is the forest created?

4. What is Raoul’s reaction to Mifroid’s statements?

5. What does Erik ask of Christine and Raoul?

6. What did the Persian tell Erik to do?

7. What does Christine finally say she’ll do?

8. How did Erik accomplish his tricks?

9. What is the Persian afraid of when Raoul instructs Christine to turn the scorpion?

10. What makes Erik angry in this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The chapters of the book all have particular titles. Why might this be the case? How are they significant, and how do they help – or hinder – the reader?

Essay Topic 3

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

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