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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. Who is Capulet?
(a) The companion of Madame Desmortes.
(b) The wife of Messerschmann.
(c) The wife of Patrice.
(d) The daughter of Madame Desmortes.

2. Who is in a wheelchair?
(a) Romainville.
(b) Messerschmann.
(c) Capulet.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

3. 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 poor.
(d) She is his daughter.

4. Who examines the guest list in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Diana.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which two characters appear onstage first?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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