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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the character that is plotting to separate Benjamin and Miss Prue for her own gain?
(a) Mrs. Foresight
(b) the nurse
(c) Angelica
(d) Mrs. Frail

2. How does Scandal thwart persistent attempts by Trapland to collect his money?
(a) Scandal tells Trapland he is being disrepectful of Valentine's new poetic career
(b) Scandal tells Trapland he is insulting Valentine's hospitality
(c) Scandal tells Trapland the money has already been paid
(d) Scandal tells Trapland he is being disrespectful of their time

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Frail need to find a husband?
(a) for support
(b) to cure her depression
(c) for children
(d) for love

6. What is the best word to describe the use of the names of the characters in the play?
(a) clever
(b) definitive
(c) ironic
(d) telling

7. What habit does Valentine have that Jeremy believes has no worthwhile purpose since it does not bring in an income?
(a) reading
(b) cooking
(c) praying
(d) gardening

8. What is the best character description for Mrs. Foresight?
(a) out of touch
(b) quick
(c) lazy
(d) brilliant

9. Why does Foresight believe that riding alone in a carriage is harmful for Angelica?
(a) because it could ruin her reputation
(b) because the weather might turn
(c) because it is to taxing on her health
(d) because it is dangerous

10. What activity does Valentine recently enjoy?
(a) laughing
(b) reading
(c) scheming
(d) drinking

11. What does Mrs. Frail associate most with marriage?
(a) pleasure
(b) security
(c) a home
(d) happiness

12. Who are the people that come knocking on Valentine's door and demand attention?
(a) debtors
(b) servants
(c) creditors
(d) children

13. Why does Mrs. Frail want Benjamin all to herself?
(a) because of his ravishing good looks
(b) because of his inheritance
(c) because of his kind demeanour
(d) because of his kindness

14. Who does Valentine ask to get more information about Angelica?
(a) Mrs. Frail and Mrs. Foresight
(b) Mrs. Foresight and Jeremy
(c) Mrs. Frail and Miss Prue
(d) Jeremy and Mrs. Frail

15. What man does Valentine's father suggest he sign over his inheritance to for four thousand pounds?
(a) Scandal
(b) Tattle
(c) Mr. Foresight
(d) Benjamin

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character do Valentine and Scandal accuse Tattle of having intimate relations?

2. What news does Mrs. Frail announce when she arrives at Valentine's door?

3. What document does Sir Sampson arrive with in hand?

4. Why does Angelica ask to use her uncle's carriage?

5. Who might Scandal come into contact with when on an excursion with Mrs. Frail?

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