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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who owns the estate where this play is set?
(a) Madame Desmortes.
(b) Romainville.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Hugo.

5. Of what is Isabelle afraid in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Remaining poor.
(b) She fears going to the ball without understanding the real reason for her presence.
(c) Tripping over her dress.
(d) Fainting.

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

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

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 rhododendrons replaced.
(c) She might as well have asked to have the lake restocked with carp.
(d) She might as well have asked to have the chateau rebuilt.

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

10. Who is Capulet?
(a) The daughter of Madame Desmortes.
(b) The companion of Madame Desmortes.
(c) The wife of Messerschmann.
(d) The wife of Patrice.

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

12. What plan does Hugo reveal to Isabelle in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He wants Lady India to fall in love with Frederic.
(b) He wants Isabelle to fall in love with Frederic.
(c) He wants Frederic to fall in love with Isabelle.
(d) He wants Frederic to fall in love with Lady India.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Hugo and Romainville discuss in the first scene?

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

3. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of Diana?

5. What secret is shared by Patrice and Lady India?

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