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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 Benjamin Sampson promised to?
2. Why is Sir Sampson in a hurry to get the deed legalized?
3. Who does Mrs. Frail want to marry?
4. What does Valentine ask for upon greeting his father, Sir Sampson.
5. What has Valentine done with all his money?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the news Ben announces when he enters the room.
2. Describe the character of Valentine.
3. What does Sampson discuss with Foresight regarding "something of equal value" as related to his son, Valentine?
4. Explain how Scandal handles the nurse who has come to the door regarding one of Valentine's illegitimate children.
5. When Ben enters the room to the delight of Sir Sampson, why does he become upset?
6. Discuss the nature of Valentine's love for Angelica.
7. What does Mrs. Foresight not understand about Mrs. Frail's need to be married?
8. How does Valentine feel about his illegitimate child?
9. Describe the drain that Sir Sampson's feels as a result of his relationship with Valentine.
10. How does Angelica retort the comment made by Foresight regarding her inability to use his carriage?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the traditional roles of men and women as portrayed in the play. Use dialogue as evidence. Pay specific attention to how the men deal with the legal issues while the women are fretting and tedious. How are these roles a sign of the times?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the motivation of the character Angelica. Explain why she is a woman ahead of her time. Discuss how she relies on her self-confidence and wit to be the power center and the object of affection and attention for Valentine, as well as Sir Sampson.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the concept of arranged marriage as it pertains to Benjamin and Miss Prue. How would the play have changed had Benjamin kept his arranged marriage to Miss Prue?
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