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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Capulet promise to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Marry Romainville.
(b) Help to forge a relationship between Isabelle and Hugo.
(c) Leave France.
(d) Help to find love for Lady India.
2. Why does Hugo believe he is a better match for Diana than Frederic?
(a) Hugo's irresponsibility fits hers better than Frederic's responsiblilty.
(b) Hugo's sense of humor fits hers better than Frederic's seriousness.
(c) Hugo's callous behavior fits hers better than Frederic's kind nature.
(d) Hugo's laziness fits hers better than Frederic's strong work ethic.
3. Why does Romainville reluctantly agree to Hugo's scheme?
(a) If he doesn't, the ball will be canceled.
(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, Hugo will reveal the affair between Romainville and Diana.
4. What excuse does Romainville give for inviting Isabelle to stay in a local inn?
(a) She is his niece.
(b) Supporting the arts.
(c) She is poor.
(d) She is his daughter.
5. Why is Hugo irritated when Isabelle's mother appears after the etiquette lessons?
(a) She is prettier than Isabelle.
(b) He had asked her to stay out of sight.
(c) He had sent her back to the hotel.
(d) She follows a strange diet.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who enters Act 1, Scene 2 with a guest list?
2. Who owns the estate where this play is set?
3. What does Hugo want Isabelle to do/be at the event taking place at the chateau?
4. In whose honor is the ball being given?
5. Where does Frederic sleep?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Hugo and Isabelle discuss at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
2. Who is Countess Funela, and why is Joshua upset by her presence?
3. Why doesn't Madame Desmortes approve of the engagement between Frederic and Diana? How does Hugo try to reassure her?
4. What romantic intrigue does Capulet reveal to Madame Desmortes?
5. Why is Romainville upset at the end of Act 2?
6. How do Frederic's early actions and words in the play indicate his insecurity?
7. How does the conservatory differ at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, as compared to Scene 1?
8. Why does the playwright refer to this play as a "charade with music?"
9. How do Hugo and Romainville prepare Isabelle for her appearance at the upcoming ball?
10. What impression does Hugo want to give the guests at the ball regarding his feelings and Isabelle's feelings?
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