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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joshua?

2. What sounds are heard offstage during Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Hugo want the guests at the ball to think?

4. What does Capulet pretend to forget so she can return to the conservatory?

5. What is the room filled with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Romainville upset at the end of Act 2?

2. What information do Hugo and Capulet discuss with Madame Desmortes in Act 1, Scene 1, regarding Messerschmann?

3. How does the conservatory differ at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, as compared to Scene 1?

4. What message comes to Messerschmann by telegram at the end of the play?

5. What does Hugo convince Romainville to do in Act 1, Scene 1, and under what threat?

6. Which characters in this play represent "old money," and which characters represent "new money?"

7. What do the fireworks at the end of the play symbolize?

8. How do Hugo and Romainville prepare Isabelle for her appearance at the upcoming ball?

9. What does Madame Desmortes say to Romainville when she enters the conservatory following the conversation between Hugo and Romainville? What does Romainville do in response?

10. What does Messerschmann come to understand after Isabelle refuses his payment offer?

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

How do the frenetic entrances and exits of Frederic and Hugo impact the audience as they view this play? Is that impact harder to appreciate when reading the play than when viewing it?

Essay Topic 3

The twins, Hugo and Frederic, are miles apart in attitude and personality. The twins are also physically separated throughout the play, as a practical matter, since both characters are played by one actor. Compare and contrast the characters and behaviors of the twins in "Ring around the Moon." Consider especially their attitudes toward women and their choices in love.

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