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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. Which of the following names does Allwit call Wat, his "son?"

2. Who is suggested to enter the town party first?

3. What does Sir Walter claim Touchwood Junior has done to him?

4. Who is lecturing Moll on her flaws as a woman as the play opens?

5. For how many years has Sir Walter been having an affair with Mistress Allwit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What argument does Tim get into with his tutor about fools?

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

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

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

7. How does Allwit greet Moll and Touchwood Junior when they arrive at his daughter's christening?

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

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

10. What happens when the Promoters accost the Wench in an alleyway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of the novel, a wench appears at Touchwood Senior's office to confront him. Explain why the wench felt the need to confront this man, and what the outcome of the conflict was. Then, explain how this conflict characterized Touchwood Senior for the audience.

Essay Topic 2

Touchwood Senior concocts a ridiculous plan to impregnate Lady Kix that relies almost solely on Sir Oliver's gullibility. Describe Touchwood Senior's plan and Sir Oliver's reaction to the plan. Explain Sir Oliver's reaction when he finds out the truth behind his duping.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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