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

2. Who gives Isabelle etiquette lessons?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Romainville.

3. Which character does Isabelle's mother believe is in love with Isabelle?
(a) Patrice.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Messerschmann.

4. How does Romainville lure Isabelle's mother out of the conservatory?
(a) He promises her an unfettered view of the arriving carriages and guests.
(b) He asks her to dance.
(c) He offers her some dinner.
(d) He pretends to be in love with her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is the room filled with?

3. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?

4. Who is Romainville?

5. What does Hugo want the guests at the ball to think?

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