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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character tries to help Valentine out of his romantic debacle, but to no avail?

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

3. What does Scandal claim when he interrupts Sir Sampson and Mr. Foresight?

4. How does Mrs. Frail feel upon hearing the news that Miss Prue is not interested in Ben?

5. Who is the most delighted character to welcome Ben back from the sea?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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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