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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who examines the guest list in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Frederic.
(b) Diana.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

2. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?
(a) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Diana.
(b) If he doesn't, he will lose his job.
(c) If he doesn't, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Isabelle.
(d) If he doesn't, the ball will be canceled.

3. Which two characters appear onstage first?
(a) Joshua and Frederic.
(b) Joshua and Hugo.
(c) Hugo and the gardener.
(d) Hugo and Frederic.

4. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?
(a) She is his niece.
(b) She is his daughter.
(c) She is poor.
(d) Supporting the arts.

5. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Affairs of the heart.
(b) Money.
(c) The upcoming ball.
(d) Frederic's odd sleeping habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady India is a cousin to whom?

2. What does Hugo plan to do with the new suitor for Isabelle?

3. How does Madame Desmortes react to Hugo's secret?

4. Who do Hugo and Romainville discuss in the first scene?

5. Why is Hugo irritated when Isabelle's mother appears after the etiquette lessons?

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