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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. Who does Raoul think took Christine at first?

2. Why does everyone think that Poligny believed in the ghost?

3. Who reprimands Raoul?

4. What will happen if Christine accepts Erik?

5. Why can’t Christine help?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mifroid tell Raoul happened to Christine?

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

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

4. How do the Persian and Raoul get into the cellars?

5. What is the biggest discomfort in the torture chamber?

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

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

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

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

10. How is the forest created?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leroux leaves the novel on a deliberately ambiguous note. If the novel were to continue, what would the next chapter look like? Use the epilogue as the basis for your fictionalized version.

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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