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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 secret is shared by Patrice and Lady India?
(a) They are plotting a murder.
(b) They are impoverished.
(c) They are having an affair.
(d) They are engaged.

2. Who travels with Isabelle?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her father.

3. Romainville hides Isabelle's mother where?
(a) Behind a drapery.
(b) Behind a chair.
(c) In the rhododendrons.
(d) Behind a trellis.

4. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Help to forge a relationship between Isabelle and Hugo.
(b) Help to find love for Lady India.
(c) Marry Romainville.
(d) Leave France.

5. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?
(a) She finds it hard to believe.
(b) She threatens to throw people out of the chateau.
(c) She threatens to cancel the ball.
(d) She already knew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Capulet pretend to forget so she can return to the conservatory?

2. What is the topic of the joke that upsets Frederic?

3. What is the room filled with?

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

5. Isabelle is expected to make the guests believe what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the strange sleeping habits of Frederic, along with a probable explanation for his behavior.

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

3. From the moment Frederic and Isabelle first enter the conservatory at the same time in Act 2 until the moment Isabelle exits, how many entrances and exits does the actor portraying Frederic and Hugo have to make? What is the dramatic effect of such quick, elaborate pacing?

4. Why does Hugo acknowledge his love for Diana now that she is poor? How does this fit in with the theme of the play?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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