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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeremy inform Angelica of when she arrives at Valentine's home?

2. Who is Scandal infatuated with?

3. How does Angelica respond to Jeremy's news of the state of Valentine?

4. Who arrives shortly after Scandal tries to engage Mrs. Foresight in flirting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the aspect of opportunism as made visible through the characters actions. Is opportunism related to the times? Is it a good thing?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motivation of the character Angelica. Explain why she is a woman ahead of her time. Discuss how she relies on her self-confidence and wit to be the power center and the object of affection and attention for Valentine, as well as Sir Sampson.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the concept of arranged marriage as it pertains to Benjamin and Miss Prue. How would the play have changed had Benjamin kept his arranged marriage to Miss Prue?

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