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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Patrice wary of Hugo?
(a) Hugo could reveal his secret to Messerschmann.
(b) Hugo is having an affair with Patrice's wife.
(c) Hugo and Patrice love the same woman.
(d) Hugo could reveal his secret to Madame Desmortes.

2. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Thunder and rain.
(b) Arguments.
(c) The orchestra warming up.
(d) Birds.

3. What plan does Hugo reveal to Isabelle in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He wants Lady India to fall in love with Frederic.
(b) He wants Frederic to fall in love with Isabelle.
(c) He wants Frederic to fall in love with Lady India.
(d) He wants Isabelle to fall in love with Frederic.

4. Who examines the guest list in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Diana.
(c) Frederic.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

5. Where does Hugo want Isabelle to stay?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) At her home.
(c) In Paris.
(d) At the chateau.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?

2. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?

3. What is a characters' sarcastic complaint when she is waiting to see the guest list?

4. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?

5. In whose honor is the ball being given?

Short Essay Questions

1. What message comes to Messerschmann by telegram at the end of the play?

2. How does Madame Desmortes steer Frederic toward his destiny early in Act 3, Scene 2?

3. Why is Romainville upset at the end of Act 2?

4. What does Hugo reveal to Isabelle about his plan after Isabelle apologizes about her mother's behavior?

5. Describe Diana's frustration with Hugo in Act 2.

6. What does Isabelle say to Frederic after her fight with Diana when she thinks he is Hugo? What is the result of her confusion?

7. What does Messerschmann come to understand after Isabelle refuses his payment offer?

8. Which characters in this play represent "old money," and which characters represent "new money?"

9. How do Hugo and Romainville prepare Isabelle for her appearance at the upcoming ball?

10. In what way does Hugo nearly foil the efforts of Madame Desmortes in Act 3?

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