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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Messerschmann tell this story to Joshua in Act 3?

2. Why is Hugo annoyed with Isabelle at the ball?

3. The main character in Messerschmann's story is known for what?

4. What does Joshua promise Messerschmann at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What possibility does Capulet hint at to Madame Desmortes in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List several examples of foreshadowing in "Ring around the Moon," in which future plot developments are hinted at, or even promised.

Essay Topic 2

What is a conservatory, as it exists in the mansion of Madame Desmortes? Why does the playwright choose to have the entire play take place in the conservatory, rather than allowing for a change of scene? Why does none of the action take place in the ballroom itself?

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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