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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 interjects the bickering with the argument that all are equal?

2. How long does Yellowhammer promise to watch over Moll?

3. Who is attempting to help Allwit get dressed for the town party?

4. Which of the following emotions best describes Sir Walter's state when he first arrives at Allwit's home?

5. Why are Yellowhammer and his wife excited about their son's impending marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Touchwood Senior's story end?

4. How do the townsfolk receive Tim when he returns home for the christening party?

5. How do the Puritan women handle the situation of the townsfolk bickering at the church steps?

6. Who attends the funeral of Moll and Touchwood Junior?

7. What happens on the steps of the church that creates a fight amongst the women?

8. How does Maudlin react to the truth about Tim's wife?

9. Who arrives with the two Puritan women to the baby's christening?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although they are in the play for only one scene, the Promoters do a great deal to help set the tone of the play. Briefly describe the physicality and purpose of the promoters, and then explain how their presence altered the tone of the play. What effect does their presence have on the characters of the play?

Essay Topic 2

The practice of arranged marriage is extremely popular at the setting of this play. Explain what two arranged marriages were addressed in this play, what the reaction to the arranged marriage was, and what the outcome of each of the arranged marriages turned out to be.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the play, the biggest struggle seemed to be happening between Touchwood Junior and Moll. Describe the relationship between the pair, and explain why they were forbidden to be together. Then, briefly describe each of the three attempts the couple made to be together.

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