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

2. 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.

3. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?
(a) Isabelle.
(b) Diana.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Romainville.

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

5. What secret does Hugo reveal to Madame Desmortes?
(a) Diana and Hugo are having an affair.
(b) Lady India and Joshua are having an affair.
(c) Diana and Messerschmann are having an affair.
(d) Lady India and Messerschmann are having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is unusual about one character's diet?

3. Which two characters appear onstage first?

4. What event is about to take place at the chateau?

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

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