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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author call his play?
(a) A charade with twins.
(b) An allegory with music.
(c) An allegory with twins.
(d) A charade with music.

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

3. Why is Hugo annoyed with Isabelle at the ball?
(a) She flirted with Frederic.
(b) She is too friendly with Diana.
(c) She does not use proper etiquette.
(d) She flirted with Romainville.

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

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

6. What is Isabelle's occupation?
(a) Opera singer.
(b) Ballet dancer.
(c) Cook.
(d) Maid.

7. What does Diana say to her father after Hugo exits in Act 2?
(a) She wants to marry Romainville.
(b) She wants to leave the chateau.
(c) He should eat something other than noodles.
(d) Her father does not have enough money to buy Hugo's affections.

8. Why is Isabelle sad after her actions with Messerschmann in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The money could have been given to the poor.
(b) She does not want to marry Messerschmann.
(c) She wishes no harm to Hugo.
(d) She could have kept the money.

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

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

11. What topic do Isabelle and Diana discuss in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Frederic and Hugo.
(b) The ball.
(c) Hugo's plan.
(d) The benefits and drawbacks of money.

12. Which two characters have a physical fight in Act 3?
(a) Messerschmann and Romainville.
(b) Hugo and Romainville.
(c) Isabelle and Diana.
(d) Frederic and Hugo.

13. With what information does Hugo blackmail Patrice?
(a) Patrice's poverty.
(b) Patrice's love for Diana.
(c) Patrice's love for Madame Desmortes.
(d) Patrice's affair with Lady India.

14. Who does Capulet say has smuggled his love interest into the ball?
(a) The butler.
(b) A young, rich, handsome man.
(c) A married man.
(d) An older, wealthy man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Messerschmann's former profession?

2. How does Isabelle respond to Frederic's offer?

3. What does Isabelle's mother say in Act 3, Scene 1, regarding Romainville's intentions?

4. Who kisses Isabelle?

5. Why is Isabelle a heroine?

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