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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Messerschmann and Isabelle do following their discussion in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. One character complains about what at the beginning of Act 2?

3. Why does Messerschmann tell this story to Joshua in Act 3?

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

5. Messerschmann offers to pay Isabelle if she agrees to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are Messerschmann and Isabelle happy at first when tearing up Messerschmann's ready cash, only to find their emotions plummet after the deed is done? What does this reveal, or establish, about these two characters?

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

Why is Isabelle the heroine of this play? What personal values does she never violate, in spite of the fact that she lied about her true identity throughout most of the play?

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