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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Trapland dissuaded into forgetting about Valentine's debt?
(a) he's given several rounds of drink
(b) he's given a promissory note
(c) he's given counterfit money
(d) he's given a heavy meal

2. What is the best word to describe the use of the names of the characters in the play?
(a) ironic
(b) definitive
(c) telling
(d) clever

3. What news does Mrs. Frail announce when she arrives at Valentine's door?
(a) Scandal is in dire financial straights
(b) Benjamin has returned from sea
(c) Trapland has filed a formal accusation against Valentine
(d) Valentine's father is suffering from ill health

4. How many times has Valentine's father made a similar offer of payment?
(a) once before
(b) twice before
(c) never
(d) multiple times before

5. What is the name of the character that is plotting to separate Benjamin and Miss Prue for her own gain?
(a) Mrs. Frail
(b) the nurse
(c) Mrs. Foresight
(d) Angelica

6. Where is Valentine in danger of going if he does not devise a plan?
(a) debtor's prison
(b) back to work
(c) back to school
(d) to court

7. How does Mrs. Foresight support her sister's need to find a husband?
(a) she introduces Mrs. Frail to available men
(b) she helps Mrs. Frail become comfortable in social situations
(c) she doesn't and stops talking with her
(d) she doesn't and chastises her instead

8. What s the name of the creditor who is most adamant about being paid?
(a) Tattle
(b) the nurse
(c) Trapland
(d) Mrs. Frail

9. What does the deed that Sir Sampson arrives with insure?
(a) gives the property and family power to Benjamin
(b) gives Benjamin his inheritance and relinquishes liability
(c) gives the property and family power to Valentine
(d) gives Valentine his inheritance and relinquishes liability

10. Why does Foresight believe that riding alone in a carriage is harmful for Angelica?
(a) because it is to taxing on her health
(b) because it could ruin her reputation
(c) because the weather might turn
(d) because it is dangerous

11. How does Trapland respond to Scandal's attempt to dissuade him?
(a) Trapland asks to speak with Valentine's father
(b) Trapland stays yet he is uninvited
(c) Trapland leaves
(d) Trapland drafts a legal document

12. What kind of family does Angelica come from?
(a) scandalous
(b) poor
(c) wealthy
(d) troublesome

13. What habit does Valentine have that Jeremy believes has no worthwhile purpose since it does not bring in an income?
(a) gardening
(b) cooking
(c) reading
(d) praying

14. Which character do the older women want to be free of commitment?
(a) Mr. Tattle
(b) Mr. Foresight
(c) Benjamin
(d) Valentine

15. What does Foresight swear he will do upon the quick retort from Angelica?
(a) make sure her reputation is ruined
(b) make sure Valentine remains poor
(c) make sure her carriage does not get fixed
(d) make sure her family knows of her quick tongue

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character serves as a calming, "voice of reason" for Valentine?

2. What activity does Valentine recently enjoy?

3. What is Valentine's sole goal?

4. Who is Miss Prue engaged to?

5. Where does Miss Prue come from?

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