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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The play takes place in what sort of room?

2. Who is Capulet?

3. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?

4. Who travels with Isabelle?

5. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What information do Hugo and Capulet discuss with Madame Desmortes in Act 1, Scene 1, regarding Messerschmann?

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

4. What do Hugo and Isabelle discuss at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

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

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

7. Describe the relationship between Romainville and Isabelle.

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

9. What does Madame Desmortes say to Romainville when she enters the conservatory following the conversation between Hugo and Romainville? What does Romainville do in response?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the values held by Diana and Isabelle regarding money and position in society. Why is Diana better suited for Hugo, and Isabelle better suited for Frederic?

Essay Topic 2

The twins, Hugo and Frederic, are miles apart in attitude and personality. The twins are also physically separated throughout the play, as a practical matter, since both characters are played by one actor. Compare and contrast the characters and behaviors of the twins in "Ring around the Moon." Consider especially their attitudes toward women and their choices in love.

Essay Topic 3

What is pig iron? Research its primary uses. Why does it have such an unusual name? How does the involvement of both Messerschmann and Romainville in the pig iron industry affect the outcome of the tangled love relationships in this play?

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