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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 Madame Desmortes.
(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 Messerschmann.

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

3. 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 already knew.
(d) She threatens to cancel the ball.

4. How has the scenery changed from Scene 1 to Scene 2?
(a) Decorations have been added in preparation for the ball.
(b) This scene takes place in the ballroom.
(c) A storm is visible through the windows.
(d) The room has been vandalized.

5. When Frederic appears, what does he ask Joshua?
(a) If Lady India has left the chateau.
(b) If Diana has come down from her room.
(c) If Diana has left the chateau.
(d) If Lady India has come down from her room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?

3. Why does Hugo believe he is a better match for Diana than Frederic?

4. What secret does Hugo reveal to Madame Desmortes?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act 3, why does Lady India suddenly find Messerschmann even more appealing than before, and what does she vow to do?

3. What news does Romainville bring regarding Isabelle's mother and Capulet? What are the implications of this news?

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

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

6. How does Joshua respond to Messerschmann's biblical story?

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

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

9. What is Isabelle's attitude toward taking payment from Hugo after performing as directed at the ball?

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

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