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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) In the rhododendrons.
(b) Behind a trellis.
(c) Behind a chair.
(d) Behind a drapery.

2. Who is in a wheelchair?
(a) Capulet.
(b) Messerschmann.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

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

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

5. After Frederic and Diana exit the stage in the first scene, who enters?
(a) Madame Desmortes and Joshua.
(b) Lady India and Joshua.
(c) Lady India and Patrice.
(d) Patrice and Hugo.

6. What is the room filled with?
(a) Hothouse flowers.
(b) Suitcases and trunks.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Ballroom guests.

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

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

9. Frederic says that he and his brother are different in what way?
(a) Their intelligence.
(b) Their appearance.
(c) Their hearts.
(d) Their wealth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invited the Messerschmanns to visit at the chateau?

2. What event is about to take place at the chateau?

3. Which two characters appear onstage first?

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

5. Who does Madame Desmortes encourage to dance in Act 1, Scene 2?

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