Quiz guide: Shoemaker's Holiday, Part 2 (start at scene xi)
- The Lord Mayor invites Eyre to his home in Old Ford to talk sense into his daughter. How does Eyre ironically play into her hands?
- In scene xii, Hammon says, "To be given, then. Nay, faith, I come to buy." In this context, what does he mean?
- When Jane's resistance leads Hammon to propose, what strategy does he use to persuade her? What strategy does she use to answer him?
- In scene xiii, the shoemakers are singing and gossiping as they work. What imminent event do they mention that will benefit Eyre?
- Under what pretext does Sybil lure Lacy (as Hans) to see Rose?
- In scene iv, a "cinderella" moment occurs. Explain.
- What monologue does Firk describe as an ague-fit of foolishness"?
- In scen xv, Lacy as Hans tells Rose that she "payest sweetest interest to my hopes" and compares himself to a "bold-faced debtor." Why might he use these metaphors?
- What has become of Eyre between scene xiii and scene xv?
- In scene xvi, why does Lincoln says "How far the churl's tongue wanders from his heart?"
- Why does Firk say, "Pitchers have ears , and maids have wide mouths."
- How does Firk "gull" or trick the Lord Mayor and Earl of Lincoln?
- In xvii, why does Eyre resolve to help Hans marry Rose?
- Why does Rafe believe Jane didn't recognize him?
- In scene xviii, how are the shoemakers armed? How are Hammon and his servants armed?
- Why does Hammon offer Rafe 20 pounds in gold?
- How does Hammon atone for this "great wrong" to Rafe?
- In scene xix, Firk says, "no 'varlet,' forsooth, no 'base,' forsooth, I am but mean. No 'crafty' neither, but of the Gentle Craft." To what is he responding?
- Why do the shoemakers celebrate and "throw up their caps" when the Pancake bells rings?
- In scene 21, Rose says, "if Rose were asked that question, she'd say no." Explain this answer and her meaning.
- Why do you think the play ends as it does?