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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Isabelle declare to Frederic at the ball?
(a) She feels ill.
(b) That she loves him, not Hugo.
(c) She is leaving the ball.
(d) She is married.

2. Lady India is a cousin to whom?
(a) Diana.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Joshua.
(d) The twins.

3. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?
(a) To challenge himself to achieve even greater wealth.
(b) To force his daughter to marry.
(c) To free himself of the burden of money.
(d) To help other people who are less fortunate.

4. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?
(a) She threatens to throw people out of the chateau.
(b) She already knew.
(c) She finds it hard to believe.
(d) She threatens to cancel the ball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hugo believe he is a better match for Diana than Frederic?

2. Which two characters have a physical fight in Act 3?

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

4. Who does Diana order to follow her out of the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. Who does Capulet say has smuggled his love interest into the ball?

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