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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. What does Messerschmann ask Joshua to do as a special celebration at the end of the play?
(a) Serve his morning noodles with salt.
(b) Serve rice instead of noodles.
(c) Serve oatmeal instead of noodles.
(d) Serve his morning noodles with butter.

2. What does Frederic tell Isabelle about Hugo in Act 2?
(a) He is a ladies' man.
(b) He is married.
(c) He is shy around women.
(d) He is having an affair.

3. Which other character is involved in the pig iron industry, without controlling it?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Romainville.

4. What is the relationship between Lady India and Messerschmann?
(a) She is his aunt.
(b) She is his mistress.
(c) She is his wife.
(d) She is his daughter.

5. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The orchestra warming up.
(b) Thunder and rain.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Messerschmann ask Joshua to keep?

2. What is Messerschmann's new financial situation following the telegram?

3. Why is Isabelle sad after her actions with Messerschmann in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Who enters the conservatory when Isabelle exits in Act 2?

5. Why does Lady India vow to take care of Messerschmann?

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