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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. Where is Valentine in danger of going if he does not devise a plan?

2. What is the best word to describe the use of the names of the characters in the play?

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

4. Why does Foresight not punish Angelica for her quick retort?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Benjamin such a desired man?

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

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

5. Describe what happens between Sir Sampson and Valentine when Valentine is announced and enters.

6. How does Valentine distract Trapland from collecting his debt?

7. Describe the nature of Valentine's financial situation.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the aspect of opportunism as made visible through the characters actions. Is opportunism related to the times? Is it a good thing?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the irony of the names of the characters as chosen by the playwright. Include scenes from the play that support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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