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

2. In which city does Valentine live?

3. Why has the nurse come knocking on Valentine's door?

4. Where does Scandal agree to accompany Mrs. Frail?

5. How does Scandal thwart persistent attempts by Trapland to collect his money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the two older woman want to encourage in Miss Prue?

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

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

4. Explain what happens when Miss Prue enters looking for Tattle.

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

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

7. Why does Sir Sampson arrive with the lawyer, Buckram, at Valentine's home?

8. Why is Mrs. Frail so adamant about marriage?

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

10. Describe Mrs. Foresight's "trick".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 practice of role-playing and whether or not it leads to disappointment. Use Benjamin and Miss Prue as an example.

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