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

Short Answer Questions

1. What stage effects add to the character being played out by Valentine?

2. What does Sir Sampson want most from his relationship with his son, Valentine?

3. What does Scandal try to do when at last in the company of Mrs. Foresight?

4. In a conversation with Ben, what does Mrs. Frail make clear?

5. What does Mrs. Frail wish Benjamin would do instead of be with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the literary element of conflict. Use details. Include whether the conflict is man versus man, man versus nature, man versus society, man versus self.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the literary element "Irony of Situation" (an action of happenstance that is the opposite of what is expected or intended) as it applies to the characters. Be sure to include all of the coupling that occurs in the play.

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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