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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Angelica ask to use her uncle's carriage?
(a) because hers is broken down
(b) because she has too much luggage
(c) because hers has a flat tire
(d) because his is closer to the house

2. Who would the two older women like to encourage Miss Prue to have a relationship with instead of Benjamin?
(a) Valentine
(b) Mr. Tattle
(c) Sir Sampson
(d) Scandal

3. What is the best word to describe the character of Mrs. Frail?
(a) demure
(b) weak
(c) rich
(d) calculating

4. Why does Mrs. Frail want Benjamin all to herself?
(a) because of his kindness
(b) because of his ravishing good looks
(c) because of his inheritance
(d) because of his kind demeanour

5. In addition to Benjamin, who is also arriving in the city?
(a) Angelica
(b) Miss Prue
(c) Mrs. Frail's mother
(d) a new lover for Valentine

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Foresight swear he will do upon the quick retort from Angelica?

2. Who is Miss Prue engaged to?

3. What is the name of Angelica's uncle?

4. How does Trapland respond to Scandal's attempt to dissuade him?

5. What is the relationship between Miss Prue and Mrs. Foresight

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the character of Valentine.

2. Why is Mrs. Frail so adamant about marriage?

3. How does Valentine feel about his illegitimate child?

4. Explain what happens when Miss Prue enters looking for Tattle.

5. Describe how Valentine considers earning an income.

6. How does Valentine distract Trapland from collecting his debt?

7. Describe how Valentine feels about Angelica.

8. Discuss how Angelica gets Valentine to sign the deed of conveyance.

9. What does Mrs. Foresight not understand about Mrs. Frail's need to be married?

10. What actions do Mrs. Frail and Mrs. Foresight take upon entering into a fight between Ben and Miss Prue?

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