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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the room filled with?
(a) Ballroom guests.
(b) Balloons.
(c) Hothouse flowers.
(d) Suitcases and trunks.

3. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?
(a) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Diana.
(b) If he doesn't, he will lose his job.
(c) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Isabelle.
(d) If he doesn't, the ball will be canceled.

4. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The upcoming ball.
(b) Frederic's odd sleeping habits.
(c) Money.
(d) Affairs of the heart.

5. What is unusual about one character's diet?
(a) The diet consists of noodles smothered in butter and salt.
(b) The diet consists of nothing but noodles, with no butter or salt.
(c) The diet consists of noodles with butter but no salt.
(d) The diet consists of noodles with salt but no butter.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?

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

3. Who sees Hugo's high potential for marriage?

4. What is the topic of the joke that upsets Frederic?

5. Frederic says that he and his brother are different in what way?

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