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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frederic appears, what does he ask Joshua?
(a) If Lady India has come down from her room.
(b) If Diana has come down from her room.
(c) If Diana has left the chateau.
(d) If Lady India has left the chateau.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Where does Frederic sleep?
(a) In the roses below Hugo's window.
(b) In the roses below Diana's window.
(c) In the rhododendrons below Diana's window.
(d) In the rhododendrons below Hugo's window.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Birds.
(b) Arguments.
(c) Thunder and rain.
(d) The orchestra warming up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Patrice wary of Hugo?

2. In the first scene, what does Hugo ask Romainville to do?

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

4. Whose joke upsets Frederic?

5. Isabelle is expected to make the guests believe what?

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