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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. In what building is the town party set to take place?

2. Who tells Lady Kix about the services Touchstone Senior could pay her?

3. What does Touchwood Senior try to convince the Wench of after she calls him a lying villain?

4. Where does the argument over social standing occur?

5. In whose sight do the interjectors claim all members of society are equal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is selected as the godparents to Allwit's new baby, and how are they selected?

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

3. How does Sir Oliver react to the news that Lady Kix is pregnant?

4. Where do Touchwood Junior and Moll secretly meet, and why?

5. What news does the first servant bring to the Allwit's home, and what is the reaction to this news?

6. Why does Sir Walter decide to rewrite his will?

7. What discussion are Touchwood Senior and his wife having at the opening of the play?

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

9. What happens on the steps of the church that creates a fight amongst the women?

10. How is Davy Dahumma greeted when he arrives at Allwit's home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All the characters in this play have prescribed to a rigorous social hierarchy that affects the entire nation. Briefly describe the social hierarchy of the time, and create a list of characters from the bottom of the hierarchy to the top. Explain what methods characters use throughout the play to move their way up the social hierarchy. Are any of these methods successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Welsh Gentlewoman plays an important role in Tim's life. Briefly describe the Welsh Gentlewoman and why she appears in Tim's life. Explain how she irrevocably changes Tim's life. Finally, explain how through her goal of changing Tim's life, her own life is changed in a way she is not expecting.

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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