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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose joke upsets Frederic?
(a) Madame Desmortes'.
(b) Hugo's.
(c) Joshua's.
(d) Diana's.

2. In the first scene, what does Hugo ask Romainville to do?
(a) Propose marriage to Isabelle.
(b) Introduce Isabelle as his niece.
(c) Introduce Diana as his niece.
(d) Propose marriage to Diana.

3. Who does Madame Desmortes encourage to dance in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Diana and Hugo.
(b) Frederic and Diana.
(c) Lady India and Hugo.
(d) Hugo and Isabelle.

4. What is Madame Desmortes' primary interest, regarding Isabelle?
(a) Her lineage.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her romantic past.

5. Romainville convinces Madame Desmortes of what, regarding Isabelle?
(a) That her relatives are poor.
(b) That her relatives are wealthy.
(c) That all of her relatives are dead.
(d) That she is married.

6. Who travels with Isabelle?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her daughter.

7. What is the room filled with?
(a) Balloons.
(b) Ballroom guests.
(c) Suitcases and trunks.
(d) Hothouse flowers.

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

9. What does Capulet pretend to forget so she can return to the conservatory?
(a) The guest list.
(b) Her boa.
(c) Noodles.
(d) Her gloves.

10. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?
(a) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Isabelle.
(b) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Diana.
(c) If he doesn't, the ball will be canceled.
(d) If he doesn't, he will lose his job.

11. Who confirms that no one suspects Hugo's plan?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Diana.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

12. Who is asked to help manage the guests at the ball?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Capulet.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Diana.

13. Romainville interrupts Hugo and Isabelle with what news?
(a) Isabelle's mother and Madame Desmortes are old childhood friends.
(b) Capulet and Messerschmann are old childhood friends.
(c) A guest at the ball will eat only noodles.
(d) Isabelle's mother and Capulet are old childhood friends.

14. Where does Hugo want Isabelle to stay?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) At her home.
(c) In Paris.
(d) At the chateau.

15. What is the relationship between Lady India and Messerschmann?
(a) She is his mistress.
(b) She is his wife.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) She is his aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of Diana?

2. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?

3. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?

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

5. In whose honor is the ball being given?

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