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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 do the mirror trick?

2. Who did Richard think was the ghost, in the end?

3. Who did Moncharmin think was the ghost, in the end?

4. What does the reprimand say?

5. What does the Persian recognize from earlier?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Christine and Raoul?

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

4. What makes Erik angry in this scene?

5. How did Erik accomplish his tricks?

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

7. What does Erik ask of Christine and Raoul?

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

9. How is the forest created?

10. Why does Erik set Christine free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The opera house is a strict hierarchical society. Describe the hierarchy of the opera house, and give descriptions of various characters we encounter in the novel and how they fit into the hierarchy. Why is this hierarchy necessary?

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 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?

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