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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since Sir Sampson has seen his son, Ben?
(a) days
(b) ten years
(c) a few years
(d) a couple of months

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

3. What is the relationship between Miss Prue and Mrs. Foresight
(a) she is her friend
(b) she is her stepdaughter
(c) she is her neighbor
(d) she is her cousin

4. How does Mrs. Foresight support her sister's need to find a husband?
(a) she helps Mrs. Frail become comfortable in social situations
(b) she doesn't and chastises her instead
(c) she introduces Mrs. Frail to available men
(d) she doesn't and stops talking with her

5. What kind of life does Ben lead?
(a) a merchant's life
(b) a doctor's life
(c) a sailor's life
(d) a businessman's life

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the lawyer who arrives with Sir Sampson?

2. Why does Foresight not punish Angelica for her quick retort?

3. Which character does Mrs. Frail disguise herself as?

4. Which two characters enter the room in the middle of a heated argument between Ben and Miss Prue?

5. What news is Ben not pleased to hear from Sir Sampson?

(see the answer key)

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