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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 s the name of the creditor who is most adamant about being paid?

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

3. In addition to Benjamin, who is also arriving in the city?

4. What has Valentine's irresponsible behavior done to his relationship with his father?

5. What does Mrs. Frail associate most with marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What has happened between Mrs. Frail and Tattle?

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

6. Describe the character of Tattle.

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

8. Describe the character of Scandal.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the relationship between Mrs. Foresight and Mrs. Frail. Explain the misunderstandings and miscommunication that takes place between the two women. Support your findings with textual evidence.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the motivation of the character Angelica. Explain why she is a woman ahead of her time. Discuss how she relies on her self-confidence and wit to be the power center and the object of affection and attention for Valentine, as well as Sir Sampson.

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