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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tim say to patronize his mother?

2. Who carries Moll to her bedroom after she hears the news about Touchwood Junior?

3. What language does Tim's fiance speak?

4. Who does Allwit direct to remove Sir Walter from his home?

5. Who does Sir Walter hide from after the first servant's news?

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

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 3

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.

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