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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Mrs. Foresight support her sister's need to find a husband?

4. Why is Sir Sampson in a hurry to get the deed legalized?

5. How many times has Valentine's father made a similar offer of payment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sampson discuss with Foresight regarding "something of equal value" as related to his son, Valentine?

2. What actions do Mrs. Frail and Mrs. Foresight take upon entering into a fight between Ben and Miss Prue?

3. Discuss how Angelica gets Valentine to sign the deed of conveyance.

4. How does Angelica retort the comment made by Foresight regarding her inability to use his carriage?

5. What does Valentine urge Jeremy to do as he rants and raves?

6. Why does Angelica consider herself fortunate?

7. Describe the elation that Sir Sampson feels for Benjamin.

8. What happens after Miss Prue approaches Tattle and offers some brief pleasantries?

9. Describe the dynamic between Ben and Mrs. Frail toward the end of the 3rd act.

10. How does Valentine react to Sir Sampson's swearing and outrage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character motivation of Sir Sampson. Concentrate specifically on Sir Sampson's role as the patriarch. Is he a likeable, understandable character? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the traditional roles of men and women as portrayed in the play. Use dialogue as evidence. Pay specific attention to how the men deal with the legal issues while the women are fretting and tedious. How are these roles a sign of the times?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism in the play. Remember that things, characters, and actions can all be symbols. Use textual evidence.

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