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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?
(a) To help other people who are less fortunate.
(b) To challenge himself to achieve even greater wealth.
(c) To force his daughter to marry.
(d) To free himself of the burden of money.

4. What does Diana want Hugo to admit in Act 2?
(a) That he sneaked up on her in the park yesterday.
(b) That he is really poor.
(c) That he saw her in the park yesterday and did not wave.
(d) That he does not know how to dance.

5. Why does Hugo decide to add a new suitor for Isabelle?
(a) Isabelle is bored with the original plan.
(b) He is bored with the original plan.
(c) Isabelle does not like Hugo.
(d) To increase Frederic's ardor.

6. What does Isabelle's mother say in Act 3, Scene 1, regarding Romainville's intentions?
(a) He says he will never marry.
(b) He plans to manage Isabelle's ballet company.
(c) He has agreed to take care of Isabelle and her mother, and maybe marry Isabelle.
(d) He intends to start a new business.

7. Who stops the two characters from fighting?
(a) Diana.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Hugo.

8. In Act 2, who does Hugo tell Diana that he was with yesterday?
(a) Lady India.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Patrice.

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

10. What does Joshua promise Messerschmann at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He will help Messerschmann win the love of Isabelle.
(b) He will make the long distance call when Messerschmann is ready.
(c) He wil try to repair or replace the torn money.
(d) He will help Messerschmann win the love of Diana.

11. In what era does the play take place?
(a) The late 1940's.
(b) The early 1980's.
(c) The late 1840's.
(d) The early 1880's.

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

13. Patrice and Lady India do what throughout their conversation?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Eat canapes.
(c) Dance a tango.
(d) Have a physical fight.

14. Who does Diana think she saw kissing Isabelle?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Messerschmann.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Joshua.

15. Which twin does Isabelle believe she sees after the fight in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Romainville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugo plan to do with the new suitor for Isabelle?

2. What does Messerschmann plan to do after committing financial suicide?

3. For what does Isabelle chastise the wrong twin?

4. What secret does Isabelle reveal to the wrong twin?

5. Which twin is insecure around women?

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