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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 many gold coins does Touchwood Senior pay the Wench to get her to leave him alone?

2. What does Touchwood Junior tell Moll he has brought to the town party?

3. What is Davy Duhamma's position in Sir Walter's entourage?

4. Who is Moll's mother concerned with her daughter attracting?

5. Where does Allwit's new baby sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument does Tim get into with his tutor about fools?

2. What happens when Tim meets his fiancé for the first time and they are both speaking in different languages?

3. How does Touchwood Senior's story end?

4. Why do Touchwood Junior and Senior arrive together to Sir Oliver's home?

5. How do Yellowhammer and Maudlin react to the news that Moll will probably die?

6. How do those around him treat Allwit in response to his agreement with Sir Walter?

7. What happens when Touchwood Junior challenges Sir Walter do a duel?

8. How does Maudlin react to the truth about Tim's wife?

9. How does Tim react to the confessions that his wife makes to him after they are married?

10. What roles will The Gossips play in the christening of Allwit's daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The practice of arranged marriage is extremely popular at the setting of this play. Explain what two arranged marriages were addressed in this play, what the reaction to the arranged marriage was, and what the outcome of each of the arranged marriages turned out to be.

Essay Topic 2

Allwit chooses to invite some interesting characters to his daughter's christening, particularly The Gossips and The Puritans. Briefly describe The Gossips and The Puritans, and explain what their role in the christening party was. Explain how Allwit's attitude toward these guests changed as soon as he brought them back to his house, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Another struggle that is present in the play is Lady Kix's struggle to get pregnant. Explain why it is so important for Lady Kix to get pregnant, and then explain what lengths she decides to go through in order to assure she will have a child. What is the outcome of her struggle? Is her plan a success? Why or why not?

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