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

Short Answer Questions

1. How best describes the father and son relationship between Ben and Sir Sampson?

2. Why does Mrs. Foresight try to convince her husband that he does not look well?

3. What is the name of the lawyer who arrives with Sir Sampson?

4. How long has it been since Sir Sampson has seen his son, Ben?

5. Which character does Sir Sampson favor in affection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how insincerity has no place in families, love relationships, or business relationships. In response, explain what does make families, relationships and business flourish. Use scenes from the play to strengthen your response.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain and construct the literary element "Plot" as it applies to the play. Start with the exposition, then foreshadowing, conflict, rising action, crisis, climax, falling action, and resolution. Use examples from the play as you lay out the plot.

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