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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. Messerschmann has threatened to do what if Isabelle does not leave the ball at the end of Act 2?
(a) Expose Isabelle's true identity.
(b) Ruin Hugo financially.
(c) Ruin Isabelle's dancing career.
(d) Ruin Romainville financially.

2. What is a characters' sarcastic complaint when she is waiting to see the guest list?
(a) She might as well have asked to have the rhododendrons replaced.
(b) She might as well have asked to have snow in summer.
(c) She might as well have asked to have the chateau rebuilt.
(d) She might as well have asked to have the lake restocked with carp.

3. 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 oatmeal instead of noodles.
(c) Serve his morning noodles with butter.
(d) Serve rice instead of noodles.

4. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?
(a) It is an aggravation and something she does not enjoy.
(b) The ball is a waste of money.
(c) She is ready to dance all night.
(d) She wants to cancel the ball.

5. Why does Hugo love Diana in Act 3 when he did not love her before?
(a) Because she is now poor.
(b) Because she risked her life by jumping into the lake.
(c) Because she is the best dancer at the ball.
(d) Because Madame Desmortes advised him to fall in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Isabelle afraid in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What do Messerschmann and Isabelle do following their discussion in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. Who travels with Isabelle?

4. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do following the fake duel?

5. What was Messerschmann's former profession?

(see the answer key)

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