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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Isabelle upset by Hugo's announcement at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) She wants people to know her true identity.
(b) She does not want the ball to end.
(c) She will be embarrassed if he reveals her true identity.
(d) She does not want her mother to know about Hugo's plan.

2. In Act 2, what does Hugo ask Patrice to do?
(a) Throw Isabelle in the lake.
(b) Pose as a suitor of Diana's.
(c) Throw Diana in the lake.
(d) Pose as a suitor of Isabelle's.

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

4. 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 Hugo has been shot.
(d) She believes Frederic has been shot.

5. Messerschmann is a native of what country?
(a) Germany.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Czechoslavakia.
(d) Poland.

6. What secret does Capulet ultimately reveal in Act 2?
(a) The ball might be canceled.
(b) Lady India is mistress to two men.
(c) Diana does not love Frederic.
(d) Isabelle is not Romainville's niece.

7. What secret does Isabelle reveal to the wrong twin?
(a) She loves Romainville.
(b) She loves Hugo.
(c) Her lack of money.
(d) Her true identity.

8. What dinner order is given to Joshua in Act 2?
(a) Noodles without butter or salt.
(b) Rice with butter and salt.
(c) Noodles with butter and salt.
(d) Rice without butter or salt.

9. Which other character is involved in the pig iron industry, without controlling it?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Romainville.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

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

11. What does Joshua say regarding the actions of Patrice and Lady India?
(a) They are secretly married.
(b) They have gone to the park.
(c) They are not good dancers.
(d) They have danced their way upstairs.

12. Who sees Patrice and Lady India in the conservatory?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Diana.

13. What does Joshua announce following his surprise at the actions of Messerschmann and Isabelle?
(a) Hugo wants to pay Isabelle for her services.
(b) Hugo wants Isabelle banished from the chateau.
(c) Hugo wants Isabelle to marry Messerschmann.
(d) Hugo is engaged.

14. What do Messerschmann and Isabelle do following their discussion in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Elope.
(b) Leave the chateau.
(c) Tear up his money.
(d) Seek revenge against Hugo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the pseudonym of Isabelle's mother?

2. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?

3. Why is Hugo annoyed with Isabelle at the ball?

4. What is Diana's general attitude regarding money?

5. What does Messerschmann come to understand through Isabelle?

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