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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. What is unusual about one character's diet?
2. Romainville convinces Madame Desmortes of what, regarding Isabelle?
3. What is the first topic of conversation in Act 1, Scene 1?
4. What does Hugo say in Act 1, Scene 2 are his feelings for Isabelle?
5. Frederic says that he and his brother are different in what way?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Romainville convince Isabelle's mother to leave the conservatory in Act 1, Scene 1?
2. 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?
3. Who is Countess Funela, and why is Joshua upset by her presence?
4. Why does Messerschmann ask Joshua to keep his new wealth a secret, and how does this further the theme of the play?
5. In Act 3, why does Lady India suddenly find Messerschmann even more appealing than before, and what does she vow to do?
6. What do the fireworks at the end of the play symbolize?
7. Why does Messerschmann attempt to pay Isabelle to leave the chateau?
8. Why is Madame Desmortes worried about the appearance of impropriety regarding Messerschmann's presence at her estate?
9. Describe the dispute between Isabelle and Diana at the beginning of Act 3.
10. What are Madame Desmortes' comments regarding the guest list for the ball?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Which characters grow or change during the course of the play? Which characters maintain their status quo? Which characters are essentially stock characters or types, essential to the plot but not expected to grow or change?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the values held by Diana and Isabelle regarding money and position in society. Why is Diana better suited for Hugo, and Isabelle better suited for Frederic?
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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