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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what era does the play take place?
(a) The late 1940's.
(b) The late 1840's.
(c) The early 1880's.
(d) The early 1980's.

2. What circumstance has changed from Act 1 to Act 2?
(a) In Act 2 Madame Desmortes is ill.
(b) In Act 2 the ball is underway.
(c) In Act 2 Frederic and Hugo appear onstage together.
(d) In Act 2 the ball is cancelled.

3. 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.

4. Who is Romainville?
(a) The brother of Madame Desmortes.
(b) The uncle of Diana.
(c) A patron of the arts.
(d) The uncle of Lady India.

5. What does Hugo tell Isabelle at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His plan is finished, and he intends to reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(b) His plan has failed, and he intends to reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(c) His plan has failed, but he will not reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(d) His plan is finished, but he will not reveal Isabelle's true identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joshua promise Messerschmann at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What is Madame Desmortes' primary interest, regarding Isabelle?

3. What does Messerschmann come to understand through Isabelle?

4. What alibi does Hugo give to Diana for where he was while she was in the park?

5. Who is supposed to rescue Isabelle following the duel?

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