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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Patrice worried about in Act 2?
(a) Frederic might marry Diana.
(b) Lady India might fall in love with one of the twins.
(c) Messerschmann might discover his affair with Lady India.
(d) Frederic might not marry Diana.

3. What is the topic of the joke that upsets Frederic?
(a) Confusing the twins' identities.
(b) Social status.
(c) Money.
(d) Infidelity.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Isabelle apologize to Hugo in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?

3. Hugo tells Diana that Patrice is in love with whom?

4. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is the relationship between Lady India and Messerschmann?

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