The document is a book suggestion form for adding "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux to a reading list. It summarizes the key details of the novel, including that it was published in 1910, is around 350 pages, and seamlessly blends genres to tell a story about interacting with those different from ourselves. It also notes that the translation is well-written and a good introduction for students to more archaic prose. Finally, it recommends granting the book 3 credits due to its Lexile level being on par with other three credit novels and complexity of writing despite not being excessively long.
The document is a book suggestion form for adding "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux to a reading list. It summarizes the key details of the novel, including that it was published in 1910, is around 350 pages, and seamlessly blends genres to tell a story about interacting with those different from ourselves. It also notes that the translation is well-written and a good introduction for students to more archaic prose. Finally, it recommends granting the book 3 credits due to its Lexile level being on par with other three credit novels and complexity of writing despite not being excessively long.
The document is a book suggestion form for adding "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux to a reading list. It summarizes the key details of the novel, including that it was published in 1910, is around 350 pages, and seamlessly blends genres to tell a story about interacting with those different from ourselves. It also notes that the translation is well-written and a good introduction for students to more archaic prose. Finally, it recommends granting the book 3 credits due to its Lexile level being on par with other three credit novels and complexity of writing despite not being excessively long.
The document is a book suggestion form for adding "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux to a reading list. It summarizes the key details of the novel, including that it was published in 1910, is around 350 pages, and seamlessly blends genres to tell a story about interacting with those different from ourselves. It also notes that the translation is well-written and a good introduction for students to more archaic prose. Finally, it recommends granting the book 3 credits due to its Lexile level being on par with other three credit novels and complexity of writing despite not being excessively long.
Title: Le Fantme de l'Opra (English: The Phantom of the Opera) Author: Gaston Leroux Date of Original Publication in Novel Form: April 1910 Pages: 350
Why this novel should be on the list: First of all, this novel is a classic that everyone should know. While there are many books on the list that deal with places other than America, there are very few genuinely foreign novels. The standard translation is impeccable and beautifully written, and is a good introduction for high school readers to more archaic prose, including the differences in syntax and punctuation. It will appeal to many students who have heard of or seen Sir Webbers adaptation, the 1925 film adaptation, or even the tasteless 1989 horror version starring Robert Englund. It seamlessly blends elements of romance, adventure, horror and mystery into a story that will make readers truly think about the ethics involved when we interact this those who are different from ourselves, and the difference between society in the late 19 th century and today. To prevent the book from getting slow or dry, Leroux constantly adds comedic quips and sequences, enough to hold even a young readers attention. Overall, this is an incredible piece of both literature and culture that deserves to be on the list.
# Of Credits: 3 Why: The lexile of the book is 910, which is in the same range as other three credit books on the AP 11 list. The book is not excessively long, but because it is over a hundred years old, the writing style is a little difficult at points and it may take longer for readers to comprehend whats going on.
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A. Character Matching
Match the characters to their quotes or descriptions. Characters may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A. Erik B. Christine Daae C. Madame Giry D. Buquet E. Viscount de Chagny F. Count de Chagny G. The Persian H. Little Meg
1. Oh horror, horror, horror! 2. The Phantom of the Opera 3. A ghost who bleeds is less dangerous 4. The person who brings Raoul to the phantoms lair 5. You dont love me! You dont love me! You dont love me! 6. Spends most of the novel dead 7. Architect who helped design the Parisian Opera 8. Dies by being drowned by the phantom 9. If Erik were good-looking, would you love me, Christine? 10. Is believed to become Empress one day 11. In charge of the phantoms box 12. Raoul 13. Tonight I gave you my soul, and I am dead 14. Pretends to be engaged to Christine
B. Multiple Choice
Select the best answer.
15. What is the purpose of the safety-pin? A. As a safety against the Punjab Lasso B. To prevent the Opera Ghost from pickpocketing the managers C. To make Christines costume fit since it was not originally meant for her D. To pin a sign up, warning the audience about the ghost 16. During what opera is Christine kidnapped? A. Il Muto B. Don Juan C. Faust D. Hannibal 17. Why does Erik tie Christine to a chair? A. To stop her from trying to commit suicide B. To take advantage of her C. To prevent her from leaving D. To hold her hostage against the mob
18. Who is Cesar? A. The lead at the Opera B. Eriks horse C. The Persians real name D. Eriks cat
C. True/False
19. Erik lives in a house near the underground lake, beneath the Opera House 20. Carlotta is Italian 21. The Opera Ghost is found dead over a year after the main events of the book 22. It is assumed that Joseph Buquet committed suicide 23. If Christine chose the scorpion, then Erik would light the fuse on the gunpowder 24. Only half of the phantoms face is disfigured 25. Christine returned to place the ring Erik gave her on his corpse
ANSWER KEY
1. B 2. A 3. F 4. G 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. F 9. E 10. H 11. C 12. E 13. B 14. E