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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Yellowhammer and Maudlin react to the news that Moll may die?

2. Who breaks the news to Allwit that Sir Walter plans to wed Moll?

3. How is Tim treated by the women of the party when he arrives?

4. What does Allwit stand to lose if Sir Walter marries another woman?

5. What shocking event takes place during Moll's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Tim arrives home, he acts very pompously with his education. Describe the conversation that Tim gets into with his tutor about logic, and his mother's reaction to this conversation. Explain how Tim is forced to eat his words at the end of this play, and what his reaction to this turn of events is.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of the novel, a wench appears at Touchwood Senior's office to confront him. Explain why the wench felt the need to confront this man, and what the outcome of the conflict was. Then, explain how this conflict characterized Touchwood Senior for the audience.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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