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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, what does Hugo ask Patrice to do?
(a) Throw Isabelle in the lake.
(b) Throw Diana in the lake.
(c) Pose as a suitor of Isabelle's.
(d) Pose as a suitor of Diana's.

2. Who is Joshua?
(a) Madame Desmortes' husband.
(b) The gardener.
(c) The butler.
(d) Hugo's brother.

3. Who does Madame Desmortes believe is the best match for Frederic?
(a) Diana.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Capulet.
(d) Lady India.

4. In the first scene, what does Hugo ask Romainville to do?
(a) Introduce Diana as his niece.
(b) Propose marriage to Isabelle.
(c) Introduce Isabelle as his niece.
(d) Propose marriage to Diana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what information does Hugo blackmail Patrice?

2. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?

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

4. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?

5. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?

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