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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?
(a) Behind a trellis.
(b) In the rhododendrons.
(c) Behind a chair.
(d) Behind a drapery.

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

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

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

5. Who is Joshua?
(a) Hugo's brother.
(b) The butler.
(c) The gardener.
(d) Madame Desmortes' husband.

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

7. Which two characters appear onstage first?
(a) Hugo and the gardener.
(b) Hugo and Frederic.
(c) Joshua and Hugo.
(d) Joshua and Frederic.

8. Who sees Hugo's high potential for marriage?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Isabelle's mother.
(d) Lady India.

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

10. Why does Hugo believe he is a better match for Diana than Frederic?
(a) Hugo's irresponsibility fits hers better than Frederic's responsiblilty.
(b) Hugo's callous behavior fits hers better than Frederic's kind nature.
(c) Hugo's laziness fits hers better than Frederic's strong work ethic.
(d) Hugo's sense of humor fits hers better than Frederic's seriousness.

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

12. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?
(a) She is his daughter.
(b) She is poor.
(c) She is his niece.
(d) Supporting the arts.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who is in a wheelchair?

3. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?

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

5. What is unusual about one character's diet?

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