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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Messerschmann has threatened to do what if Isabelle does not leave the ball at the end of Act 2?
(a) Ruin Hugo financially.
(b) Ruin Isabelle's dancing career.
(c) Expose Isabelle's true identity.
(d) Ruin Romainville financially.

2. Who controls the pig iron industry?
(a) Madame Desmortes.
(b) Messerschmann.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Hugo.

3. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?
(a) She threatens to cancel the ball.
(b) She finds it hard to believe.
(c) She already knew.
(d) She threatens to throw people out of the chateau.

4. How has the scenery changed from Scene 1 to Scene 2?
(a) Decorations have been added in preparation for the ball.
(b) A storm is visible through the windows.
(c) The room has been vandalized.
(d) This scene takes place in the ballroom.

5. What secret does Hugo reveal to Madame Desmortes?
(a) Lady India and Joshua are having an affair.
(b) Diana and Hugo are having an affair.
(c) Diana and Messerschmann are having an affair.
(d) Lady India and Messerschmann are having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, what does Hugo ask Patrice to do?

2. Why will the new plan make Frederic fall in love with Isabelle?

3. In whose honor is the ball being given?

4. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do/be at the event taking place at the chateau?

5. What possibility does Capulet hint at to Madame Desmortes in Act 2?

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