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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. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Affairs of the heart.
(b) Money.
(c) The upcoming ball.
(d) Frederic's odd sleeping habits.

2. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?
(a) If he doesn't, the ball will be canceled.
(b) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Isabelle.
(c) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Diana.
(d) If he doesn't, he will lose his job.

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

4. What does Isabelle's mother say she told Capulet?
(a) That Isabelle loves Romainville.
(b) That Frederic loves Isabelle.
(c) That Isabelle loves Frederic.
(d) That Hugo loves Isabelle.

5. Romainville convinces Madame Desmortes of what, regarding Isabelle?
(a) That her relatives are poor.
(b) That she is married.
(c) That all of her relatives are dead.
(d) That her relatives are wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Isabelle's mother believe is in love with Isabelle?

2. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?

3. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Why is Hugo irritated when Isabelle's mother appears after the etiquette lessons?

5. What is the relationship between Lady India and Messerschmann?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Hugo tell Isabelle that Diana loves? How does he elaborate on that statement?

2. What impression does Hugo want to give the guests at the ball regarding his feelings and Isabelle's feelings?

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

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

5. What are Madame Desmortes' comments regarding the guest list for the ball?

6. Why is Isabelle sad, after she and Messerschmann tear up his ready cash?

7. Why doesn't Madame Desmortes approve of the engagement between Frederic and Diana? How does Hugo try to reassure her?

8. Describe the dispute between Isabelle and Diana at the beginning of Act 3.

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

10. Why does Isabelle apologize to Hugo for her mother's behavior, and how does he respond?

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