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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character serves as a calming, "voice of reason" for Valentine?
(a) his father
(b) Scandal
(c) Tattle
(d) Trapland

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

4. Why is Sir Sampson in a hurry to get the deed legalized?
(a) because Valentine is hatching a new plan
(b) because Valentine might reconsider
(c) because Benjamin arrives home tonight to settle the inheritance
(d) because Benjamin demanded the papers be put through

5. What profession does Valentine hope to take on to earn a living?
(a) becoming a doctor
(b) becoming a teacher
(c) becoming a lawyer
(d) becoming a writer

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the best word to describe the character of Mrs. Frail?

3. What will Valentine do to win the love of Angelica?

4. What do Valentine and Scandal poke fun at Tattle for?

5. How much money has Valentine's father offered him to sign over his inheritance to Benjamin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the motivation for Valentine act like a madman?

2. How does Valentine feel about his illegitimate child?

3. Why does Foresight chastise Angelica regarding the use of his carriage?

4. Explain the dynamic between Scandal and Mrs. Foresight in Act 4. How has it changed since Act 3?

5. Describe the character of Valentine.

6. Describe Valentine's father's proposed solution to the unpaid debts

7. What does the deed of conveyance do?

8. Describe how Valentine feels about Angelica.

9. Describe how Valentine considers earning an income.

10. Explain what happens when Sir Sampson hears that Valentine has gone mad. What are the overarching ramifications?

(see the answer keys)

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