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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 is Sir Walter's last name?

2. Who comes along as a witness to Moll and Touchwood Junior's secret meeting?

3. Which of Sir Walter's relatives is set to marry Yellowhammer's son?

4. How does the one who is suggested to enter the town party first respond?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking event happens at Moll and Touchwood Junior's funeral?

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

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

4. How does Tim react to the confessions that his wife makes to him after they are married?

5. Why do Touchwood Junior and Senior arrive together to Sir Oliver's home?

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

7. What ongoing arrangement does Sir Walter have with Allwit?

8. How does Allwit react to the Puritans as they invade his home during the christening party?

9. What conversation are Moll and her mother having as the play opens?

10. What happens when Sir Walter lies wounded at the Allwit's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting of the play is very influential to the title. Briefly describe the setting of Cheapside, and then explain how this setting sets the tone for the entire plot of the play. In your opinion, would this story have been as effective if it were set anywhere else? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Allwit chooses to invite some interesting characters to his daughter's christening, particularly The Gossips and The Puritans. Briefly describe The Gossips and The Puritans, and explain what their role in the christening party was. Explain how Allwit's attitude toward these guests changed as soon as he brought them back to his house, and why.

Essay Topic 3

After Moll's riverside conflict with her mother, Touchwood Junior challenges Sir Walter to a duel. Explain Touchwood's motivations in challenging Sir Walter and the result of the duel. Who is the victor, and who is simply the victim. Explain how Touchwood Junior used the outcome of the duel to alter the path of his life with Moll.

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