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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. Who is asked to help manage the guests at the ball?
2. For what does Madame Desmortes congratulate Romainville?
3. What is the room filled with?
4. What does Hugo tell Isabelle about Diana?
5. Who do Hugo and Romainville discuss in the first scene?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Madame Desmortes introduce Countess Funela to Hugo?
2. How does the conservatory differ at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, as compared to Scene 1?
3. What impression does Hugo want to give the guests at the ball regarding his feelings and Isabelle's feelings?
4. 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?
5. What does Joshua tell Isabelle after she and Messerschmann tear up his money?
6. Why does Patrice challenge Hugo to a duel?
7. What information do Hugo and Capulet discuss with Madame Desmortes in Act 1, Scene 1, regarding Messerschmann?
8. What message comes to Messerschmann by telegram at the end of the play?
9. What is Isabelle's attitude toward taking payment from Hugo after performing as directed at the ball?
10. How does Romainville convince Isabelle's mother to leave the conservatory in Act 1, Scene 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the social implications of coming from "old money," like Madame Desmortes? Why do some members of society place a greater value on inherited money than on money truly earned?
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
List several examples of humor in the play -- moments during which a live audience would surely laugh. How does humor serve to further character development and plot in this play?
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