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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the deed that Sir Sampson arrives with insure?
(a) gives Benjamin his inheritance and relinquishes liability
(b) gives the property and family power to Valentine
(c) gives Valentine his inheritance and relinquishes liability
(d) gives the property and family power to Benjamin

2. What s the name of the creditor who is most adamant about being paid?
(a) Trapland
(b) the nurse
(c) Mrs. Frail
(d) Tattle

3. Why has the nurse come knocking on Valentine's door?
(a) to collect money for laundry services
(b) to collect money for sleeping medications
(c) to collect money for curing Valentine of a venereal disease
(d) to collect money for the care of Valentine's illigitimate child

4. What does Valentine's father hope will happen once the debts are paid?
(a) Valentine will win the affections of Angelica
(b) Valentine will be able to publish his poetry
(c) Valentine will become a better father
(d) Valentine's honor will be restored

5. What is Valentine's sole goal?
(a) to work for his father
(b) to pay his debts
(c) to write
(d) to marry Angelica

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valentine blame his father for?

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

3. Which character serves as a calming, "voice of reason" for Valentine?

4. How is Trapland dissuaded into forgetting about Valentine's debt?

5. What profession does Valentine hope to take on to earn a living?

(see the answer key)

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