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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugo plan to do with the new suitor for Isabelle?

2. What does the author call his play?

3. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do following the fake duel?

4. Who does Diana think she saw kissing Isabelle?

5. Who kisses Isabelle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character or characters in this play serve as protagonist? Which character or characters function as antagonist? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is pig iron? Research its primary uses. Why does it have such an unusual name? How does the involvement of both Messerschmann and Romainville in the pig iron industry affect the outcome of the tangled love relationships in this play?

Essay Topic 3

List several examples of humor in the play -- moments during which a live audience would surely laugh. How does humor serve to further character development and plot in this play?

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