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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the best descriptor for the character of Angelica during Act 4?
(a) subdued
(b) funny
(c) cunning
(d) enlighted
2. The actions of the characters in Act 4 can best be described as:
(a) romantic
(b) lonely
(c) exhausting
(d) confusing
3. What does Mrs. Frail wish Benjamin would do instead of be with her?
(a) marry Angelica
(b) set out to sea as soon as possible
(c) befriend his brother, Valentine, again
(d) find her a suitable husband
4. What does Miss Prue's rejection of Ben ignite?
(a) an argument with Ben
(b) an argument with Sir Sampson
(c) a forced exit by Miss Prue
(d) a fight with Mrs. Frail
5. Who is arriving to Valentine's home for the signing of the legal papers?
(a) Benjamin
(b) Mr. Tattle
(c) Trapland
(d) Sir Sampson
6. What news is Ben not pleased to hear from Sir Sampson?
(a) that Valentine has disgraced the family
(b) that Mrs. Frail is still single
(c) that Miss Prue has been seduced
(d) that Ben is promised to Miss Prue
7. Which character does Sir Sampson favor in affection?
(a) Valentine
(b) Scandal
(c) Ben
(d) Mr. Foresight
8. Why does Mrs. Foresight try to convince her husband that he does not look well?
(a) to get Mr. Foresight into his own bed
(b) to get Mr. Foresight to see the nurse who he loves
(c) to get Mr. Foresight to lie down on the couch
(d) to get Mr. Foresight to the medicine he needs
9. Who decides to leave immediately after Valentine plays the part of the madman for full effect?
(a) Angelica
(b) Buckram
(c) Sampson
(d) Scandal
10. Who bangs on Miss Prue's bedroom door?
(a) Angelica
(b) Scandal
(c) Ben
(d) a nurse
11. Which two characters enter the room in the middle of a heated argument between Ben and Miss Prue?
(a) Mrs. Foresight and Mrs. Frail
(b) Mrs. Frail and a servant
(c) Mrs. Frail and Valentine
(d) Angelica and Mrs. Foresight
12. What information does Miss Prue confide in Mrs. Frail?
(a) she is in love with Tuttle
(b) she can't wait to marry Ben
(c) she had no interest in Ben
(d) she already has a lover
13. Who exits Miss Prue's bed chamber just as Angelica, Valentine, and Scandal enter the stage?
(a) Mr. Foresight
(b) Tattle
(c) Sir Sampson
(d) Ben
14. Why is Mrs. Foresight not interested in Mr. Foresight?
(a) Mr. Foresight has lost his money
(b) Mr. Foresight has become unfriendly and unkind
(c) Mr. Foresight has lost all interest in her as a woman
(d) Mr. Foresight has grown nose hair
15. How does Angelica respond to Jeremy's news of the state of Valentine?
(a) Angelica does not believe him
(b) Angelica fakes tremendous concern
(c) Angelica quickly informs the others
(d) Angelica leaves the premise because she is so upset
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Valentine tell Jeremy he needs to be alone with in the room?
2. How does Mrs. Frail feel upon hearing the news that Miss Prue is not interested in Ben?
3. Who is Scandal infatuated with?
4. What is so obvious about Ben and Mrs Frail returning to the room together?
5. What type of comedy is most on display in Act 4?
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