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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Diana think she saw kissing Isabelle?

2. What does Joshua say regarding the actions of Patrice and Lady India?

3. What does Messerschmann come to understand through Isabelle?

4. Messerschmann is a native of what country?

5. What alibi does Hugo give to Diana for where he was while she was in the park?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the behind-the-scenes maneuverings of Hugo and Madame Desmortes. Whose schemes are more convoluted? Whose schemes are ultimately more successful?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Which characters are blackmailed by Hugo in the course of the play? For what sorts of weakness are those characters held accountable by Hugo?

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