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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?
(a) He dislikes her.
(b) He has no romantic intentions.
(c) He enjoys her sense of humor.
(d) He thinks she is too old for him.

2. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?
(a) Frederic and Madame Desmortes.
(b) Hugo and Diana.
(c) Hugo and Madame Desmortes.
(d) Frederic and Diana.

3. Whose joke upsets Frederic?
(a) Hugo's.
(b) Madame Desmortes'.
(c) Joshua's.
(d) Diana's.

4. In Act 2, who does Hugo tell Diana that he was with yesterday?
(a) Patrice.
(b) Lady India.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Frederic.

5. Who is supposed to rescue Isabelle following the duel?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Romainville.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Joshua?

4. Why does Isabelle apologize to Hugo in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Messerschmann has threatened to do what if Isabelle does not leave the ball at the end of Act 2?

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