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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Sampson believe above all else?

2. What type of comedy is most on display in Act 4?

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

4. What does Valentine continue to do even as Scandal, Foresight, and Jeremy return to witness Mrs. Frail pretending to be Angelica?

5. What news does Angelica break to Valentine as they are walking in conversation?

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 literary element "Irony of Situation" (an action of happenstance that is the opposite of what is expected or intended) as it applies to the characters. Be sure to include all of the coupling that occurs in the play.

Essay Topic 3

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

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