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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Scandal infatuated with?

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

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

4. Who does Mrs. Foresight declare her intentions for?

5. What does Sir Sampson believe above all else?

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

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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