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

Short Answer Questions

1. How have all the women agreed to behave, unbeknownst to the men?

2. What is so obvious about Ben and Mrs Frail returning to the room together?

3. What information does Miss Prue confide in Mrs. Frail?

4. Why is Valentine continuing on with his charade?

5. What does Scandal try to do when at last in the company of Mrs. Foresight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the secret intimate encounters that occur throughout the play and how they show the true intent of one character to another.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the concept of arranged marriage as it pertains to Benjamin and Miss Prue. How would the play have changed had Benjamin kept his arranged marriage to Miss Prue?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the relationship between Mrs. Foresight and Mrs. Frail. Explain the misunderstandings and miscommunication that takes place between the two women. Support your findings with textual evidence.

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