The Alchemist

The Alchemist

by

Ben Jonson

The Alchemist: Act 3, Scene 5 Quiz 3 questions

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What is the purpose of dressing Dapper in a petticoat and blindfolding him?
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To prepare him formally for an audience with the actual Fairy Queen
To fulfill traditional ceremonial requirements for meeting with fairy royalty
As part of a ritual to ensure his safety and success in future gambling endeavors
To deceive him into a vulnerable state where he can be easily robbed
What does the arrival of Sir Epicure Mammon at the door while Face and Subtle are scamming Dapper indicate about the situation?
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An unexpected complication that disrupts their con game with Dapper
A welcome interruption that gives Dapper a chance to escape
A part of the elaborate scheme to show Dapper the power of the Fairy Queen
An opportunity to introduce Mammon to the Fairy Queen and elves
How do Subtle, Face, and Doll manage to hide Dapper when Sir Epicure Mammon arrives?
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By convincing Dapper to hide himself under the guise of a magical ritual
By dressing him as a servant and instructing him to remain silent
By gagging him and locking him in the privy to keep him out of sight
By telling him to act as one of the elves and stay in character