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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 do Hugo and Romainville discuss in the first scene?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Diana.
(d) Isabelle.

2. Which character has an unusual diet?
(a) Patrice.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Messerschmann.

3. How has the scenery changed from Scene 1 to Scene 2?
(a) A storm is visible through the windows.
(b) The room has been vandalized.
(c) This scene takes place in the ballroom.
(d) Decorations have been added in preparation for the ball.

4. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?
(a) Hugo and Madame Desmortes.
(b) Hugo and Diana.
(c) Frederic and Diana.
(d) Frederic and Madame Desmortes.

5. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of Diana?
(a) She is too aggressive for mild-mannered Frederic.
(b) She is having an affair with Patrice.
(c) She is perfect for Frederic.
(d) She is having an affair with Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?

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

3. Romainville interrupts Hugo and Isabelle with what news?

4. Why does Romainville hide Isabelle's mother?

5. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?

(see the answer key)

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