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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. Which character is well known for pranks?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Joshua.

2. What is a characters' sarcastic complaint when she is waiting to see the guest list?
(a) She might as well have asked to have the lake restocked with carp.
(b) She might as well have asked to have the rhododendrons replaced.
(c) She might as well have asked to have the chateau rebuilt.
(d) She might as well have asked to have snow in summer.

3. Who is Joshua?
(a) Madame Desmortes' husband.
(b) The butler.
(c) Hugo's brother.
(d) The gardener.

4. Why does Isabelle apologize to Hugo in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For being shy.
(b) For being an unskilled dancer.
(c) For being late to the ball.
(d) For her mother's behavior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hugo want the guests at the ball to think?

2. Where does Hugo want Isabelle to stay?

3. Who gives Isabelle etiquette lessons?

4. Who is Capulet?

5. How does Romainville lure Isabelle's mother out of the conservatory?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does the playwright refer to this play as a "charade with music?"

4. Describe the setting of "Ring around the Moon."

5. Who is Countess Funela, and why is Joshua upset by her presence?

6. How does Madame Desmortes introduce Countess Funela to Hugo?

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

8. In what way does Hugo want to expand his plan in Act 2 to unite Frederic with Isabelle?

9. How does Romainville convince Isabelle's mother to leave the conservatory in Act 1, Scene 1?

10. Why does Messerschmann attempt to pay Isabelle to leave the chateau?

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