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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. With whom does Messerschmann make his first entrance?
(a) Romainville.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Diana.
(d) Isabelle.

2. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She is his niece.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) Supporting the arts.

3. At the beginning of the play, which two characters are engaged?
(a) Frederic and Madame Desmortes.
(b) Frederic and Diana.
(c) Hugo and Diana.
(d) Hugo and Madame Desmortes.

4. What is the topic of the joke that upsets Frederic?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Confusing the twins' identities.
(c) Social status.
(d) Money.

5. Which character has an unusual diet?
(a) Messerschmann.
(b) Patrice.
(c) Madame Desmortes.
(d) Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invited the Messerschmanns to visit at the chateau?

2. What is the birth order of the twins?

3. Which character is well known for pranks?

4. Who does Madame Desmortes encourage to dance in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What secret does Hugo reveal to Madame Desmortes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What romantic intrigue does Capulet reveal to Madame Desmortes?

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

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

4. Describe the relationships between Patrice, Lady India, and Messerschmann as the play begins.

5. What does Hugo convince Romainville to do in Act 1, Scene 1, and under what threat?

6. Why is Madame Desmortes worried about the appearance of impropriety regarding Messerschmann's presence at her estate?

7. How does Hugo blackmail Patrice, and what does he want Patrice to do?

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

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

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

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