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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. Why does Allwit turn a blind eye to the affair between his wife and Sir Walter?

2. How many women does Touchwood Senior claim to have impregnated within a three week period?

3. Which of the following names does Allwit call Wat, his "son?"

4. How does the one who is suggested to enter the town party first respond?

5. Which of Sir Walter's relatives is set to marry Yellowhammer's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Yellowhammer and Maudlin finally locate Moll, what physical state is she in?

2. How does Sir Oliver react to the news of Moll's death and impending funeral?

3. Why are Sir Walter Whorehound and his niece traveling to meet with Moll's family?

4. What happens when Touchwood Junior enters the meeting between Moll and Sir Walter?

5. What confessions does the Welsh gentlewoman make to Tim after the pair is married?

6. What news does Touchwood Senior bring to Moll after she has fallen ill, and what is Moll's reaction?

7. How does Touchwood Senior's story end?

8. How does Middleton strive to portray the Puritan women in his play?

9. Who has come along with Touchwood Junior and Moll for their secret meeting?

10. What lie must Sir Walter tell to Moll's family in order for the arranged marriages to proceed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the opening of the play, the audience is introduced to Yellowhammer and his wife, Maudlin. Briefly describe the lifestyle that the Yellowhammer family is living in at the opening of the play. Explain how Yellowhammer fought for the duration of the play to rise up the social ladder.

Essay Topic 2

Touchwood Senior concocts a ridiculous plan to impregnate Lady Kix that relies almost solely on Sir Oliver's gullibility. Describe Touchwood Senior's plan and Sir Oliver's reaction to the plan. Explain Sir Oliver's reaction when he finds out the truth behind his duping.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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