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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 did Erik get the money from the managers?

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

3. How does Raoul tell the time?

4. What kind of forest are they in?

5. What was the secret to Box Five?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Erik angry in this scene?

2. What did the Persian tell Erik to do?

3. What happened to Christine and Raoul?

4. What does Erik ask of Christine and Raoul?

5. How does the ghost trick the managers about his payment?

6. What is beneath the torture chamber?

7. How does Raoul try to get to Christine?

8. Why can’t Christine free Raoul and the Persian?

9. What are some precautions that the managers take with their plan?

10. What did Erik say wasn’t his fault?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Christine seems to be trapped throughout the book. What choices were available to her? To what extent are her misfortunes her own fault?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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