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

Short Answer Questions

1. The actions of the characters in Act 4 can best be described as:

2. Who enters the room with Mr. Tattle?

3. Who is arriving to Valentine's home for the signing of the legal papers?

4. What does Jeremy inform Angelica of when she arrives at Valentine's home?

5. What does Scandal try to do when at last in the company of Mrs. Foresight?

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

Explain the relationship between Mrs. Foresight and Mrs. Frail. Explain the misunderstandings and miscommunication that takes place between the two women. Support your findings with textual evidence.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the literary element of conflict. Use details. Include whether the conflict is man versus man, man versus nature, man versus society, man versus self.

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