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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 long does Raoul think they’ve been searching?

2. How many cellars does the opera house have?

3. What will happen if Christine refuses Erik?

4. What does Mauclair normally do?

5. Where must Raoul carry his hand?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the end result of the managers’ plan?

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

3. What does the Persian say to Raoul?

4. What does Mifroid tell Raoul happened to Christine?

5. What does Mifroid think of Raoul’s statements?

6. What is the story behind the head of flame?

7. How does Raoul try to get to Christine?

8. Why does Erik set Christine free?

9. What did the Persian tell Erik to do?

10. How do the managers decide to trick the ghost, in return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The earlier managers claim they are retiring. Why might this be the case? Do you believe them? What are other reasons they might have left?

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

The Opera House has a number of its own superstitions. Pick one of these. How did it arise? What roots did it have? Who built upon it? What is its social function and significance?

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