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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hetty think Harriet should charm William?

2. Why is Maggie angry that Harriet declines the offer of tea?

3. What does Harriet berate William for not doing?

4. Who does William attempt to bribe?

5. What is the only thing Harriet likes about William?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems do John and Margaret have in Act 2?

2. What do Margaret and Harriet's alter egos say to each other when they first meet in the opening scene?

3. What does John make William see in the final chapter?

4. How does Margaret get her own way regarding Harriet?

5. How do Margaret and John almost get caught up in their lies in the opening act?

6. How does John react when Margaret asks him about Harriet?

7. Why does Hetty say she is the one who has suffered in Harriet's marriage to William?

8. What does the play's ending say about the chronological setting of the play?

9. Why does Hetty stay with John?

10. What does Jack want to do as he admires Harriet's form?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does John dislike his work at the gallery? How can John use his work to become a more successful painter? How important do you think it is for an artist to understand the business side of their work?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Margaret so jealous of Harriet? What problems does Margaret's jealousy cause?

Essay Topic 3

Why did William marry Harriet? How will the marriage affect both parties if they don't get out of it soon?

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