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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What event is about to take place at the chateau?
(a) A funeral.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A ballet.
(d) A ball.

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

4. Which character is well known for pranks?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Joshua.

5. Why does Isabelle apologize to Hugo in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For being an unskilled dancer.
(b) For being shy.
(c) For being late to the ball.
(d) For her mother's behavior.

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

7. Why does Romainville hide Isabelle's mother?
(a) To conceal her from Hugo.
(b) To conceal her from her daughter.
(c) To conceal her from Madame Desmortes.
(d) To conceal her from her husband.

8. Who enters Act 1, Scene 2 with a guest list?
(a) Diana.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Capulet.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

9. What does Hugo want the guests at the ball to think?
(a) That he is in love with two women.
(b) That he is in love with Isabelle.
(c) That he is in love with Lady India.
(d) That he is already married.

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

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

12. Who invited the Messerschmanns to visit at the chateau?
(a) Patrice.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Lady India.

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

14. What does Isabelle's mother say she told Capulet?
(a) That Isabelle loves Romainville.
(b) That Hugo loves Isabelle.
(c) That Frederic loves Isabelle.
(d) That Isabelle loves Frederic.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is asked to help manage the guests at the ball?

3. For what does Madame Desmortes congratulate Romainville?

4. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?

5. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?

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