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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about one character's diet?
(a) The diet consists of nothing but noodles, with no butter or salt.
(b) The diet consists of noodles smothered in butter and salt.
(c) The diet consists of noodles with salt but no butter.
(d) The diet consists of noodles with butter but no salt.

2. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of Diana?
(a) She is perfect for Frederic.
(b) She is having an affair with Hugo.
(c) She is too aggressive for mild-mannered Frederic.
(d) She is having an affair with Patrice.

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

4. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?
(a) Diana loves Hugo as much as she is capable of loving anyone.
(b) Diana is secretly married.
(c) Diana is his sister.
(d) Diana loves Frederic as much as she is capable of loving anyone.

5. Who first gives Isabelle instructions regarding her behavior at the ball?
(a) Diana.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Frederic.

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

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

8. What is a characters' sarcastic complaint when she is waiting to see the guest list?
(a) She might as well have asked to have snow in summer.
(b) She might as well have asked to have the lake restocked with carp.
(c) She might as well have asked to have the rhododendrons replaced.
(d) She might as well have asked to have the chateau rebuilt.

9. Who does Madame Desmortes question about Isabelle?
(a) Isabelle's mother.
(b) Messerschmann.
(c) Isabelle's daughter.
(d) Romainville.

10. Why is Patrice wary of Hugo?
(a) Hugo and Patrice love the same woman.
(b) Hugo could reveal his secret to Madame Desmortes.
(c) Hugo is having an affair with Patrice's wife.
(d) Hugo could reveal his secret to Messerschmann.

11. Who examines the guest list in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Diana.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

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

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

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

15. In whose honor is the ball being given?
(a) Madame Desmortes.
(b) Lady India.
(c) Diana.
(d) Isabelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hugo want Isabelle to stay?

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

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

4. Who confirms that no one suspects Hugo's plan?

5. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?

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