The Alchemist

The Alchemist

by

Ben Jonson

The Alchemist: Act 5, Scene 3 Quiz 4 questions

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Why does Face refuse to let Surly and Mammon enter Lovewit's house?
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He claims it's strange for them to want to enter another man's house
He says he doesn't recognize them as acquaintances of Lovewit
He claims it's strange for them to want to enter another man's house
He accuses them of being the real thieves and conmen
What challenge does Face now encounter as his schemes are beginning to unravel?
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He needs to find a way to leave the country unnoticed
He has to quickly find a believable story to explain the presence of Dame Pliant, Subtle, and Doll
He must convince Lovewit to take the blame for everything
He is trying to erase all evidence of his scams before the police arrive
What prompts Lovewit to demand the truth from Face?
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The neighbors' insistence that they've never seen Face before
Dapper's cries from the next room asking about the Fairy Queen
Face insisting that he's been gone all this time
The sudden arrival of the police at the door
Which of the following does Jonson imply about society through the characters' actions in the play?
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That honesty and integrity are the most valued traits
That everyone has a price and can be bought
That greed and lust are prevalent traits in society
That justice and truth always prevail in the end