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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. What does the author call his play?
(a) An allegory with twins.
(b) A charade with music.
(c) An allegory with music.
(d) A charade with twins.

2. What does Patrice do when he enters the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Challenge Romainville to a duel.
(b) Announce that Diana is in the lake.
(c) Announce that Isabelle is in the lake.
(d) Challenge Hugo to a duel.

3. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?
(a) Behind a trellis.
(b) Behind a drapery.
(c) In the rhododendrons.
(d) Behind a chair.

4. What is a characters' sarcastic complaint when she is waiting to see the guest list?
(a) She might as well have asked to have the rhododendrons replaced.
(b) She might as well have asked to have snow in summer.
(c) She might as well have asked to have the lake restocked with carp.
(d) She might as well have asked to have the chateau rebuilt.

5. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?
(a) To free himself of the burden of money.
(b) To force his daughter to marry.
(c) To challenge himself to achieve even greater wealth.
(d) To help other people who are less fortunate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joshua say regarding the actions of Patrice and Lady India?

2. What does Messerschmann plan to do after committing financial suicide?

3. Who owns the estate where this play is set?

4. What secret does Messerschmann ask Joshua to keep?

5. What news does Lady India bring in Act 3, Scene 2?

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