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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the supposed rationale for Isabelle's actions following the duel?
(a) She believes Frederic has been shot.
(b) She believes Hugo has been shot.
(c) She does not want to learn the result of the duel.
(d) She does not want to marry anyone.

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

4. One character complains about what at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Her frustration in love.
(b) Money.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her advanced age.

5. 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 build houses in his native country.
(c) He wants to be a tailor, making coats of many colors.
(d) He now believes in God.

6. Who is supposed to rescue Isabelle following the duel?
(a) Romainville.
(b) Frederic.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Joshua.

7. Why is Isabelle a heroine?
(a) She tears up money.
(b) She agreed to Hugo's plan.
(c) She has personal values that are more important to her than money.
(d) She is the most beautiful woman at the ball.

8. What alibi does Hugo give to Diana for where he was while she was in the park?
(a) He was kissing Lady India.
(b) He was playing billiards.
(c) He was eating noodles.
(d) He was taking dance lessons.

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

10. What does Diana say to her father after Hugo exits in Act 2?
(a) Her father does not have enough money to buy Hugo's affections.
(b) She wants to marry Romainville.
(c) He should eat something other than noodles.
(d) She wants to leave the chateau.

11. What does the author call his play?
(a) An allegory with music.
(b) An allegory with twins.
(c) A charade with twins.
(d) A charade with music.

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

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

14. What is the pseudonym of Isabelle's mother?
(a) Madame Funela.
(b) Countess Desmortes.
(c) Countess Funela.
(d) Madame Desmortes.

15. Who kisses Isabelle?
(a) Hugo.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Romainville.
(d) Patrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters enter the conservatory first in Act 2?

2. Which twin is insecure around women?

3. Why will the new plan make Frederic fall in love with Isabelle?

4. Why does Messerschmann make his offer in Act 3 to Isabelle?

5. Why does Messerschmann intend to commit financial suicide?

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