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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Messerschmann tell Joshua?
(a) The Biblical story of Samson bringing down the temple columns with his hands.
(b) The Biblical story of Samson and the coat of many colors.
(c) The Biblical story of Joseph bringing down the temple columns with his hands.
(d) The Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors.

2. Messerschmann is a native of what country?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Czechoslavakia.
(d) Belgium.

3. Why will the new plan make Frederic fall in love with Isabelle?
(a) Seeing her amidst the rhododentrons will charm him.
(b) He will think that Isabelle tried to drown herself while mourning the loss of Frederic.
(c) Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
(d) Diana will cancel her engagement with Frederic.

4. What does Diana want Hugo to admit in Act 2?
(a) That he does not know how to dance.
(b) That he saw her in the park yesterday and did not wave.
(c) That he sneaked up on her in the park yesterday.
(d) That he is really poor.

5. Who does Diana order to follow her out of the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Madame Desmortes.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Joshua.

6. How does Isabelle respond to Frederic's offer?
(a) She says there is no longer any need to tell Hugo of her love.
(b) She accepts his offer.
(c) She does not want Hugo to know any of her secrets.
(d) She does not want Hugo to know she is leaving.

7. Hugo tells Diana that Patrice is in love with whom?
(a) Diana.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Lady India.

8. What possibility does Capulet hint at to Madame Desmortes in Act 2?
(a) A couple might elope.
(b) A romantic plot is underway.
(c) Madame Desmortes has a secret admirer.
(d) A duel might occur.

9. Why is Hugo annoyed with Isabelle at the ball?
(a) She is too friendly with Diana.
(b) She flirted with Romainville.
(c) She flirted with Frederic.
(d) She does not use proper etiquette.

10. Who are the twins?
(a) Hugo and Frederic.
(b) Frederic and Joshua.
(c) Hugo and Joshua.
(d) Hugo and Romainville.

11. What does Frederic tell Isabelle about Hugo in Act 2?
(a) He is shy around women.
(b) He is married.
(c) He is a ladies' man.
(d) He is having an affair.

12. What is Diana's general attitude regarding money?
(a) She pretends not to care about money.
(b) She thinks money can buy her anything she wishes.
(c) She despises money.
(d) She despises the poor.

13. Which two characters have a physical fight in Act 3?
(a) Hugo and Romainville.
(b) Messerschmann and Romainville.
(c) Frederic and Hugo.
(d) Isabelle and Diana.

14. One character complains about what at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Her advanced age.
(b) Money.
(c) Her frustration in love.
(d) Her dress.

15. Which twin does Isabelle believe she sees after the fight in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Romainville.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Frederic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?

2. Why does Messerschmann make his offer in Act 3 to Isabelle?

3. What does Isabelle tell Joshua before she leaves the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What is the supposed rationale for Isabelle's actions following the duel?

5. Why is Isabelle sad after her actions with Messerschmann in Act 3, Scene 1?

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