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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How best describes the father and son relationship between Ben and Sir Sampson?
(a) proud son
(b) prodigal son
(c) difficult son
(d) favorite son

2. Who is the most delighted character to welcome Ben back from the sea?
(a) Angelica
(b) Mr. Foresight
(c) Valentine
(d) Sir Sampson

3. Why does Foresight not punish Angelica for her quick retort?
(a) because Angelica's fortune is hers alone
(b) because Angelica caught him with the nurse
(c) because Angelica is know to become violent
(d) because Angelica threatened him

4. Which character tries to help Valentine out of his romantic debacle, but to no avail?
(a) Ben
(b) Sir Sampson
(c) Scandal
(d) Mr. Foresight

5. What does Mrs. Frail wish Benjamin would do instead of be with her?
(a) marry Angelica
(b) befriend his brother, Valentine, again
(c) find her a suitable husband
(d) set out to sea as soon as possible

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Benjamin quickly becoming a wanted man among the community?

2. Where does Mrs. Frail take Ben after the heated argument with Miss Prue?

3. What does Valentine ask for upon greeting his father, Sir Sampson.

4. What characteristic does Mrs. Frail possess that emboldens her to rescue Benjamin from Miss Prue?

5. How does Angelica respond to Valentine's revelation?

(see the answer key)

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