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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do following the fake duel?
(a) Marry Messerschmann.
(b) Throw herself into the rhododendrons.
(c) Throw herself into the lake.
(d) Leave the estate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Messerschmann tell this story to Joshua in Act 3?

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

3. Who does Madame Desmortes believe Hugo loves?

4. Who enters Act 1, Scene 2 with a guest list?

5. In what era does the play take place?

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