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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madame Desmortes' primary interest, regarding Isabelle?
(a) Her age.
(b) Her lineage.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her romantic past.

2. Which character is well known for pranks?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Hugo.

3. What does Capulet pretend to forget so she can return to the conservatory?
(a) Her gloves.
(b) The guest list.
(c) Noodles.
(d) Her boa.

4. What does the gardener intend to do with the shrubbery?
(a) Set mouse traps in the shrubbery.
(b) Set wolf traps in the shrubbery.
(c) Sleep in the shrubbery.
(d) Cut down the shrubbery.

5. Who owns the estate where this play is set?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?

2. Who is asked to help manage the guests at the ball?

3. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?

4. What does Isabelle's mother say she told Capulet?

5. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?

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