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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frederic offer to tell Hugo for Isabelle in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) That Isabelle is engaged.
(b) That Isabelle loves Romainville.
(c) That Isabelle loves Hugo.
(d) That Isabelle is leaving the chateau.

2. Which other character is involved in the pig iron industry, without controlling it?
(a) Romainville.
(b) Madame Desmortes.
(c) Messerschmann.
(d) Hugo.

3. What is Madame Desmortes' opinion of the ball?
(a) It is an aggravation and something she does not enjoy.
(b) The ball is a waste of money.
(c) She wants to cancel the ball.
(d) She is ready to dance all night.

4. Messerschmann has threatened to do what if Isabelle does not leave the ball at the end of Act 2?
(a) Ruin Romainville financially.
(b) Ruin Hugo financially.
(c) Ruin Isabelle's dancing career.
(d) Expose Isabelle's true identity.

5. Why does Hugo decide to add a new suitor for Isabelle?
(a) To increase Frederic's ardor.
(b) Isabelle is bored with the original plan.
(c) Isabelle does not like Hugo.
(d) He is bored with the original plan.

6. Why does Messerschmann tell this story to Joshua in Act 3?
(a) He intends to destroy himself along with his enemies.
(b) He wants to be a tailor, making coats of many colors.
(c) He wants to build houses in his native country.
(d) He now believes in God.

7. Who hides in a trellis?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Isabelle.

8. What possibility does Capulet hint at to Madame Desmortes in Act 2?
(a) Madame Desmortes has a secret admirer.
(b) A couple might elope.
(c) A duel might occur.
(d) A romantic plot is underway.

9. What does Diana want Hugo to admit in Act 2?
(a) That he does not know how to dance.
(b) That he saw her in the park yesterday and did not wave.
(c) That he sneaked up on her in the park yesterday.
(d) That he is really poor.

10. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?
(a) To force his daughter to marry.
(b) To challenge himself to achieve even greater wealth.
(c) To help other people who are less fortunate.
(d) To free himself of the burden of money.

11. What dinner order is given to Joshua in Act 2?
(a) Noodles with butter and salt.
(b) Noodles without butter or salt.
(c) Rice without butter or salt.
(d) Rice with butter and salt.

12. What is Isabelle's occupation?
(a) Ballet dancer.
(b) Opera singer.
(c) Maid.
(d) Cook.

13. What topic do Isabelle and Diana discuss in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The benefits and drawbacks of money.
(b) Frederic and Hugo.
(c) The ball.
(d) Hugo's plan.

14. What does Frederic tell Isabelle about Hugo in Act 2?
(a) He is having an affair.
(b) He is a ladies' man.
(c) He is shy around women.
(d) He is married.

15. In Act 2, who does Hugo tell Diana that he was with yesterday?
(a) Lady India.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Patrice.
(d) Messerschmann.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Isabelle tell Joshua before she leaves the conservatory in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. How does Isabelle respond to Frederic's offer?

5. What is the supposed rationale for Isabelle's actions following the duel?

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