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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 Allwit respond to the news of Sir Walter's return?

2. What is the name of the group of people that stand up and speak during the town party?

3. Who comes along as a witness to Moll and Touchwood Junior's secret meeting?

4. Which character does Yellowhammer think duped him?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Maudlin react when she finds Moll trying to run away?

3. What arrangements has Touchwood Junior made for his second attempt at escape with Moll?

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

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

6. What is the reaction to the news that Lady Kix is pregnant?

7. How does Allwit feel about the birth of his new baby?

8. How does Allwit greet Moll and Touchwood Junior when they arrive at his daughter's christening?

9. What confession does Yellowhammer make to the audience after Allwit arrives in disguise to tell him about Sir Walter's mistress?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

After Moll's riverside conflict with her mother, Touchwood Junior challenges Sir Walter to a duel. Explain Touchwood's motivations in challenging Sir Walter and the result of the duel. Who is the victor, and who is simply the victim. Explain how Touchwood Junior used the outcome of the duel to alter the path of his life with Moll.

Essay Topic 3

Allwit and Sir Walter have an unusual business arrangement between them. Briefly explain what Sir Walter's duties are to Allwit, and what Allwit offers Sir Walter in compensation. Explain why Allwit feels the need to hire Sir Walter for such an unusual job, and what he gets out of the arrangement.

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