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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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 taking dance lessons.
(c) He was playing billiards.
(d) He was eating noodles.

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

8. For what does Isabelle chastise the wrong twin?
(a) His dietary habits.
(b) His wicked plan.
(c) His indecision.
(d) His lack of dancing skills.

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

10. What does Isabelle declare to Frederic at the ball?
(a) That she loves him, not Hugo.
(b) She is leaving the ball.
(c) She is married.
(d) She feels ill.

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

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

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

14. Which twin is confident with women?
(a) Romainville.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Hugo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters enter the conservatory first in Act 2?

2. What is Patrice worried about in Act 2?

3. With what information does Hugo blackmail Patrice?

4. What possibility does Capulet hint at to Madame Desmortes in Act 2?

5. What does Messerschmann come to understand through Isabelle?

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