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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Valentine want to leave the room before Ben arrives?
(a) he does not want confrontation
(b) Sir Sampson asked him to
(c) Scandal suggested he take leave
(d) Ben does not like company upon arrival

2. What characteristic does Mrs. Frail possess that emboldens her to rescue Benjamin from Miss Prue?
(a) demure
(b) opportunistic
(c) deceptive
(d) cunning

3. What does Valentine blame his father for?
(a) getting him into debt
(b) causing his emotional grief
(c) weakening him with a woman like Angelica
(d) bringing him into the world

4. Where does Mrs. Foresight take Miss Prue after the heated argument with Ben?
(a) to the kitchen
(b) to the garden
(c) to a parlor
(d) to a bedroom

5. Why is Benjamin quickly becoming a wanted man among the community?
(a) because of his strength of character
(b) because he has returned from sea
(c) because he is a promising good looks
(d) because of his inheritance

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Foresight chastise Angelica over her carriage ride?

2. How best describes the present father and son relationship between Valentine and Sir Sampson?

3. Who enters the room with Mr. Tattle?

4. In what mental state does Sir Sampson leave his son Valentine's home?

5. What kind of feelings in all the cast members is subdued in the light of day?

(see the answer key)

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