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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Madame Desmortes congratulate Romainville?
(a) For his beautiful niece, Diana.
(b) For his beautiful niece, Isabelle.
(c) For his beautiful niece, Lady India.
(d) For his upcoming marriage.

2. The play takes place in what sort of room?
(a) Ballroom.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Library.
(d) Conservatory.

3. Romainville interrupts Hugo and Isabelle with what news?
(a) Capulet and Messerschmann are old childhood friends.
(b) A guest at the ball will eat only noodles.
(c) Isabelle's mother and Capulet are old childhood friends.
(d) Isabelle's mother and Madame Desmortes are old childhood friends.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first gives Isabelle instructions regarding her behavior at the ball?

2. In the first scene, what does Hugo ask Romainville to do?

3. Where does Hugo want Isabelle to stay?

4. What circumstance has changed from Act 1 to Act 2?

5. Who does Diana think she saw kissing Isabelle?

(see the answer key)

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