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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 the name of Moll's brother?

2. What is Allwit congratulated on during the town party?

3. What does Sir Walter give to Mistress Allwit at the party?

4. What does Touchwood Junior tell Moll he has brought to the town party?

5. Which of Sir Walter's relatives is set to marry Yellowhammer's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Middleton strive to portray the Puritan women in his play?

2. How does Touchwood Senior's story end?

3. How does Touchwood Senior convince Sir Oliver he will be able to impregnate his wife?

4. What confessions does the Welsh gentlewoman make to Tim after the pair is married?

5. Why are Sir Walter Whorehound and his niece traveling to meet with Moll's family?

6. How does Allwit feel about the birth of his new baby?

7. What confession does Yellowhammer make to the audience after Allwit arrives in disguise to tell him about Sir Walter's mistress?

8. What is the consequence that Moll and Touchwood Junior must suffer for their secret meeting?

9. What argument does Tim get into with his tutor about fools?

10. What happens when the Promoters accost the Wench in an alleyway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All the characters in this play have prescribed to a rigorous social hierarchy that affects the entire nation. Briefly describe the social hierarchy of the time, and create a list of characters from the bottom of the hierarchy to the top. Explain what methods characters use throughout the play to move their way up the social hierarchy. Are any of these methods successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Middleton does not pull any punches when it comes to his beliefs about the Puritans. Explain Middleton's reaction to the Puritan religion and how his emotions come out in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Touchwood Senior concocts a ridiculous plan to impregnate Lady Kix that relies almost solely on Sir Oliver's gullibility. Describe Touchwood Senior's plan and Sir Oliver's reaction to the plan. Explain Sir Oliver's reaction when he finds out the truth behind his duping.

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