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What role does Face assume when he first interacts with Dapper?
What role does Face assume when he first interacts with Dapper?
What does Mammon desire from Subtle in the play?
What does Mammon desire from Subtle in the play?
Which character is tricked into thinking they will meet the 'Fairy Queen'?
Which character is tricked into thinking they will meet the 'Fairy Queen'?
How do Lovewit and the police perceive the events occurring in his house after he returns?
How do Lovewit and the police perceive the events occurring in his house after he returns?
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What does Face do right before Lovewit enters the house?
What does Face do right before Lovewit enters the house?
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What unfortunate event scares off Lovewit's victims at the end of the play?
What unfortunate event scares off Lovewit's victims at the end of the play?
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Which character is most concerned with the financial benefits of the Philosopher's Stone?
Which character is most concerned with the financial benefits of the Philosopher's Stone?
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What does Doll promise Dapper as part of the final scam?
What does Doll promise Dapper as part of the final scam?
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What do Subtle and Face argue about throughout the play?
What do Subtle and Face argue about throughout the play?
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Which group of characters turns up simultaneously seeking revenge in the climax of the play?
Which group of characters turns up simultaneously seeking revenge in the climax of the play?
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What is Face's primary role in the story?
What is Face's primary role in the story?
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What does Dapper seek from Subtle?
What does Dapper seek from Subtle?
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What is Subtle's initial response to Dapper’s request?
What is Subtle's initial response to Dapper’s request?
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Which of the following rituals must Dapper perform?
Which of the following rituals must Dapper perform?
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How does Subtle influence Abel Drugger's business decisions?
How does Subtle influence Abel Drugger's business decisions?
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What item does Subtle suggest Drugger place under his door?
What item does Subtle suggest Drugger place under his door?
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What does Face expect in return for his work with gulls like Drugger?
What does Face expect in return for his work with gulls like Drugger?
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What is promised through possession of the philosopher's stone according to Subtle?
What is promised through possession of the philosopher's stone according to Subtle?
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Who accompanies Sir Epicure Mammon when he arrives?
Who accompanies Sir Epicure Mammon when he arrives?
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What is the primary setting for the events described?
What is the primary setting for the events described?
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What does Mammon believe Subtle is busy creating for him?
What does Mammon believe Subtle is busy creating for him?
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What does Surly think about Face and Subtle?
What does Surly think about Face and Subtle?
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What is the initial offer Subtle makes to Tribulation Wholesome?
What is the initial offer Subtle makes to Tribulation Wholesome?
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What condition does Face impose on Mammon regarding Doll?
What condition does Face impose on Mammon regarding Doll?
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What is Dame Pliant's brother Kestrel seeking for his sister?
What is Dame Pliant's brother Kestrel seeking for his sister?
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How does Subtle respond to the arrival of Ananias and Tribulation?
How does Subtle respond to the arrival of Ananias and Tribulation?
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What mistaken identity does Face suggest for the disguised Surly?
What mistaken identity does Face suggest for the disguised Surly?
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What happens to the philosopher's stone during the story?
What happens to the philosopher's stone during the story?
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What major action does Mammon take that frustrates Subtle?
What major action does Mammon take that frustrates Subtle?
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What does Doll do when she enters while Mammon is with her?
What does Doll do when she enters while Mammon is with her?
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What does Face claim is the reason for closing up Lovewit's house?
What does Face claim is the reason for closing up Lovewit's house?
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How does Lovewit manage to escape potential consequences from his angry victims?
How does Lovewit manage to escape potential consequences from his angry victims?
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What ruse do Face and Subtle use to mislead Dapper regarding his wish?
What ruse do Face and Subtle use to mislead Dapper regarding his wish?
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What ultimately happens to Doll at the conclusion of events related to Face?
What ultimately happens to Doll at the conclusion of events related to Face?
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What unusual item does Doll give Dapper for good luck?
What unusual item does Doll give Dapper for good luck?
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Which character is disguised when they interact with other conmen as a stranger?
Which character is disguised when they interact with other conmen as a stranger?
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What is a consequence of the explosion that occurs offstage?
What is a consequence of the explosion that occurs offstage?
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How does Kestrel's involvement affect the dynamics between the characters?
How does Kestrel's involvement affect the dynamics between the characters?
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What does Face express to Lovewit about his situation at the end?
What does Face express to Lovewit about his situation at the end?
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What kind of relationship exists between Subtle and Face throughout the play?
What kind of relationship exists between Subtle and Face throughout the play?
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What does Dapper seek to gain through the help of Subtle?
What does Dapper seek to gain through the help of Subtle?
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What task must Dapper complete to receive his 'familiar' from Subtle?
What task must Dapper complete to receive his 'familiar' from Subtle?
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What advice does Subtle give to Abel Drugger regarding his new shop?
What advice does Subtle give to Abel Drugger regarding his new shop?
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What does Subtle claim will happen to Drugger due to his 'rare star'?
What does Subtle claim will happen to Drugger due to his 'rare star'?
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How does Face feel about the profits from the scams they conduct?
How does Face feel about the profits from the scams they conduct?
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What is Dapper required to do with vinegar as part of the ritual?
What is Dapper required to do with vinegar as part of the ritual?
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Who is the character that interacts with Dapper while wearing a disguise?
Who is the character that interacts with Dapper while wearing a disguise?
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What type of character is Abel Drugger described as?
What type of character is Abel Drugger described as?
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What does Subtle promise Drugger he might acquire through his luck?
What does Subtle promise Drugger he might acquire through his luck?
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What motivates Dapper to return to Subtle after their initial meeting?
What motivates Dapper to return to Subtle after their initial meeting?
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What will Mammon use the philosopher's stone to achieve according to his plans?
What will Mammon use the philosopher's stone to achieve according to his plans?
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What does Surly think of Subtle and Face's intentions?
What does Surly think of Subtle and Face's intentions?
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What does Subtle offer to teach Ananias and Tribulation Wholesome after Ananias's initial visit?
What does Subtle offer to teach Ananias and Tribulation Wholesome after Ananias's initial visit?
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What does Face tell Mammon about Doll when they first discuss her?
What does Face tell Mammon about Doll when they first discuss her?
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What is the result of the encounter between Dapper and Face regarding the 'Fairy Queen'?
What is the result of the encounter between Dapper and Face regarding the 'Fairy Queen'?
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Why does Face suggest introducing the disguised Surly to Dame Pliant?
Why does Face suggest introducing the disguised Surly to Dame Pliant?
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What does Mammon carry with him when he enters the scene?
What does Mammon carry with him when he enters the scene?
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How does Mammon's behavior with Doll impact Subtle's plans?
How does Mammon's behavior with Doll impact Subtle's plans?
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What does Mammon want to do with the stone regarding his personal life?
What does Mammon want to do with the stone regarding his personal life?
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What happens to the philosopher's stone at the end of the story?
What happens to the philosopher's stone at the end of the story?
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