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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who exits Miss Prue's bed chamber just as Angelica, Valentine, and Scandal enter the stage?

2. What will happen if Valentine signs the legal papers?

3. Which characters interrupt Valentine, Angelica, and Scandal as they are walking in conversation?

4. After Foresight leaves, what does Scandal continue to do?

5. Where does Mrs. Foresight take Miss Prue after the heated argument with Ben?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the phrase "one receives in exchange something of equal value to that which is given" and how it pertains to the play. Use action that takes place in the play to describe your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the motivations of the character Valentine. Discuss why he makes the choices he does, despite their consequences. Explain whether or not Valentine is a likeable character. Use evidence from the text to support your essay.

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