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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. Who sees Hugo's high potential for marriage?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Isabelle's mother.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Lady India.

2. What secret is shared by Patrice and Lady India?
(a) They are plotting a murder.
(b) They are impoverished.
(c) They are engaged.
(d) They are having an affair.

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

4. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do/be at the event taking place at the chateau?
(a) Teach the other women how to dance.
(b) Marry him.
(c) Embarrass Lady India.
(d) Be the most beautiful woman at the ball.

5. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She is his niece.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) Supporting the arts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose joke upsets Frederic?

3. Where does Frederic sleep?

4. Who travels with Isabelle?

5. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?

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