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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 lineage.
(b) Her romantic past.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her age.

2. How does Romainville lure Isabelle's mother out of the conservatory?
(a) He offers her some dinner.
(b) He asks her to dance.
(c) He promises her an unfettered view of the arriving carriages and guests.
(d) He pretends to be in love with her.

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

4. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?
(a) In the rhododendrons.
(b) Behind a chair.
(c) Behind a trellis.
(d) Behind a drapery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has the scenery changed from Scene 1 to Scene 2?

2. Who is in a wheelchair?

3. In whose honor is the ball being given?

4. Where does Frederic sleep?

5. What is the relationship between Lady India and Messerschmann?

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