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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?
(a) Diana is secretly married.
(b) Diana loves Hugo as much as she is capable of loving anyone.
(c) Diana loves Frederic as much as she is capable of loving anyone.
(d) Diana is his sister.

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

3. Why does Hugo believe he is a better match for Diana than Frederic?
(a) Hugo's irresponsibility fits hers better than Frederic's responsiblilty.
(b) Hugo's sense of humor fits hers better than Frederic's seriousness.
(c) Hugo's laziness fits hers better than Frederic's strong work ethic.
(d) Hugo's callous behavior fits hers better than Frederic's kind nature.

4. Why is Hugo irritated when Isabelle's mother appears after the etiquette lessons?
(a) He had sent her back to the hotel.
(b) She follows a strange diet.
(c) She is prettier than Isabelle.
(d) He had asked her to stay out of sight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first gives Isabelle instructions regarding her behavior at the ball?

2. Who invited the Messerschmanns to visit at the chateau?

3. The play takes place in what sort of room?

4. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?

5. After Frederic and Diana exit the stage in the first scene, who enters?

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