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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alibi does Hugo give to Diana for where he was while she was in the park?
(a) He was kissing Lady India.
(b) He was eating noodles.
(c) He was playing billiards.
(d) He was taking dance lessons.

2. Who enters the conservatory when Isabelle exits in Act 2?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Diana.
(c) Isabelle's mother.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

3. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?
(a) She is ready to dance all night.
(b) It is an aggravation and something she does not enjoy.
(c) The ball is a waste of money.
(d) She wants to cancel the ball.

4. What does Hugo tell Isabelle at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) His plan is finished, and he intends to reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(b) His plan has failed, but he will not reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(c) His plan is finished, but he will not reveal Isabelle's true identity.
(d) His plan has failed, and he intends to reveal Isabelle's true identity.

5. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do following the fake duel?
(a) Throw herself into the lake.
(b) Throw herself into the rhododendrons.
(c) Leave the estate.
(d) Marry Messerschmann.

6. What is the pseudonym of Isabelle's mother?
(a) Madame Funela.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Countess Funela.
(d) Countess Desmortes.

7. Why is Isabelle a heroine?
(a) She has personal values that are more important to her than money.
(b) She is the most beautiful woman at the ball.
(c) She agreed to Hugo's plan.
(d) She tears up money.

8. Who controls the pig iron industry?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Romainville.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

9. What does Hugo plan to do with the new suitor for Isabelle?
(a) Banish him from the ball.
(b) Encourage Isabelle to fall in love with him.
(c) Encourage Diana to fall in love with him.
(d) Challenge him to a duel.

10. The main character in Messerschmann's story is known for what?
(a) His superhuman strength and prowess.
(b) His cowardice.
(c) His coat of many colors.
(d) His skill as a builder.

11. What story does Messerschmann tell Joshua?
(a) The Biblical story of Samson bringing down the temple columns with his hands.
(b) The Biblical story of Joseph bringing down the temple columns with his hands.
(c) The Biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors.
(d) The Biblical story of Samson and the coat of many colors.

12. Who is supposed to rescue Isabelle following the duel?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Joshua.

13. Which two characters enter the conservatory first in Act 2?
(a) Capulet and Madame Desmortes.
(b) Patrice and Lady India.
(c) Madame Desmortes and Hugo.
(d) Hugo and Isabelle.

14. What does Isabelle tell Joshua before she leaves the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) She has always been wealthy.
(b) She loves Messerschmann.
(c) She does not need money from Hugo, because Messerschmann has paid her.
(d) She is a dancer.

15. What is the supposed rationale for Isabelle's actions following the duel?
(a) She does not want to marry anyone.
(b) She believes Frederic has been shot.
(c) She does not want to learn the result of the duel.
(d) She believes Hugo has been shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters have a physical fight in Act 3?

2. Which twin is insecure around women?

3. Which twin does Isabelle believe she sees after the fight in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Why does Messerschmann tell this story to Joshua in Act 3?

5. What does the author call his play?

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