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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 religious celebration is happening while the Promoters are working?

2. Where does the argument over social standing occur?

3. What do Moll and Touchwood Junior intend to do at their secret meeting?

4. Who visits the Allwit's home to announce Sir Walter's arrival?

5. Who does Sir Walter suggest as godmother to Allwit's new baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lady Kix consider hiring Touchwood Senior for his unique services?

2. How do Yellowhammer and Maudlin react to the news that Moll will probably die?

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

4. What is the reaction to the news that Lady Kix is pregnant?

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

6. How does Sir Oliver react to the news of Moll's death and impending funeral?

7. When Yellowhammer and Maudlin finally locate Moll, what physical state is she in?

8. What lie must Sir Walter tell to Moll's family in order for the arranged marriages to proceed?

9. Who has come along with Touchwood Junior and Moll for their secret meeting?

10. What opinion does Maudlin have about fools, and how are her comments on the topic received by Tim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Sir Walter is first introduced to the audience, it is made clear that he is in deep debt to his family. Explain why Sir Walter has gone into such deep debt, and what he intends to do about resolving those debts. Explain why Sir Walter feels the need to keep his debts hidden to the other characters in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Allwit and Sir Walter have an unusual business arrangement between them. Briefly explain what Sir Walter's duties are to Allwit, and what Allwit offers Sir Walter in compensation. Explain why Allwit feels the need to hire Sir Walter for such an unusual job, and what he gets out of the arrangement.

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this novel have children that they do not have relationships with. Create a list of men who have created children outside of marriage, and what their relationship to their children is. Explain how these characters, and their relationships with their children characterize the entire setting of the play for the audience.

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