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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the one who is suggested to enter the town party first respond?
(a) She quickly accepts this honor.
(b) She fights violently with other women.
(c) She quietly refuses to lead the party.
(d) She is confused by her nomination.

2. What are Lady Kix and Sir Oliver desperate for?
(a) A summer home.
(b) A party.
(c) A baby.
(d) A new maid.

3. Who comes along as a witness to Moll and Touchwood Junior's secret meeting?
(a) Touchwood Senior.
(b) The Wench.
(c) Maudlin.
(d) Yellowhammer.

4. What is the name of Moll's brother?
(a) Tim.
(b) Brian.
(c) Michael.
(d) Eric.

5. As she is taken away, when does Moll think will be the next time she will see Touchwood Junior?
(a) At the next town celebration.
(b) Never.
(c) As soon as she can.
(d) When he comes to work for her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Touchwood Senior offer to the Wench's cousin if she does not press charges against him?

2. Who suggests Touchstone Junior as godfather for Allwit's new baby?

3. Why does Allwit turn a blind eye to the affair between his wife and Sir Walter?

4. How do the servants of the household treat Allwit?

5. Which of the following adjectives best represents the relationship between Moll and Touchwood Junior?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gifts does Mistress Allwit receive from Sir Walter in celebration of the birth of their daughter?

2. Who are the Promoters and what is their job?

3. What news does Touchwood Senior bring to Moll after she has fallen ill, and what is Moll's reaction?

4. How much does Sir Oliver promise to pay Touchwood Senior, and for what events?

5. Why does Sir Walter decide to rewrite his will?

6. What happens when Tim meets his fiancé for the first time and they are both speaking in different languages?

7. How is the secret meeting between Touchwood Junior and Moll interrupted?

8. How does Maudlin react when she finds Moll trying to run away?

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

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

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