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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The play takes place in what sort of room?
(a) Conservatory.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) Ballroom.
(d) Library.

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

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

4. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?
(a) He has no romantic intentions.
(b) He dislikes her.
(c) He thinks she is too old for him.
(d) He enjoys her sense of humor.

5. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Frederic's odd sleeping habits.
(b) Money.
(c) The upcoming ball.
(d) Affairs of the heart.

6. For what does Madame Desmortes congratulate Romainville?
(a) For his beautiful niece, Isabelle.
(b) For his beautiful niece, Lady India.
(c) For his beautiful niece, Diana.
(d) For his upcoming marriage.

7. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Marry Romainville.
(b) Help to forge a relationship between Isabelle and Hugo.
(c) Help to find love for Lady India.
(d) Leave France.

8. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?
(a) Diana.
(b) Isabelle.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

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

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

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

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

13. What does the gardener intend to do with the shrubbery?
(a) Set wolf traps in the shrubbery.
(b) Set mouse traps in the shrubbery.
(c) Cut down the shrubbery.
(d) Sleep in the shrubbery.

14. Who is Romainville?
(a) The uncle of Lady India.
(b) The brother of Madame Desmortes.
(c) The uncle of Diana.
(d) A patron of the arts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of Diana?

2. Why does Romainville hide Isabelle's mother?

3. What does Capulet pretend to forget so she can return to the conservatory?

4. What does Isabelle's mother say she told Capulet?

5. Who is Capulet?

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