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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 does Valentine blame his father for?

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

3. What man does Valentine's father suggest he sign over his inheritance to for four thousand pounds?

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

5. Who is Miss Prue engaged to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Valentine.

2. Explain Angelica's actions after Valentine signs the papers.

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

4. Describe how Valentine considers earning an income.

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

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

7. Describe Angelica's actions when Sir Sampson enters the room.

8. Why is Benjamin such a desired man?

9. Discuss what happens when Angelica arrives at Valentine's home.

10. When Ben enters the room to the delight of Sir Sampson, why does he become upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the secret intimate encounters that occur throughout the play and how they show the true intent of one character to another.

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

Compare and contrast the father-son relationship between Benjamin and Sir Sampson and Valentine and Sir Sampson.

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