The Alchemist

The Alchemist

by

Ben Jonson

The Alchemist: Act 5, Scene 4 Quiz 4 questions

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What mistake does Dapper make that, according to Subtle, supposedly ruins his chances with the Fairy Queen?
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He fails to bring the required offerings
He eats through his gag, which was a test of his patience
He speaks out of turn when addressing the Fairy Queen
He loses faith and insults the Fairy Queen
What does Jonson imply about society through Dapper's belief in the Fairy Queen's promises?
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That people are naturally inclined to believe in the supernatural for personal gain
That society values magical solutions over practical efforts
That many are easily deceived by false promises of wealth and power
That the allure of treasure and land can blind people to reality
What task does Face assign to Subtle regarding Drugger?
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To give Drugger a potion for good luck
To collect money from Drugger for their services
To convince Drugger to invest in their next scheme
To go and get Drugger’s suit for him
What trait is most emphasized in Doll and Subtle's reaction to the police arriving?
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Their loyalty to Face
Their readiness to abandon Face
Their regret for their actions
Their anger towards and betrayal of Face