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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has Mrs. Malaprop been corresponding with?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Sir Anthony.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Lucius O'Trigger.

2. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....
(a) are too small."
(b) too tight for me to wear."
(c) trial are over."
(d) pants look nice."

3. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."
(a) inspire new feelings?
(b) charm the fancy and yet reach the heart?
(c) make people mad?
(d) charm the heart?

4. What kind of comedy is this play?
(a) a comedy of errors.
(b) A comedy of manners.
(c) a fable.
(d) a comedy of problems.

5. Who has Thomas brought to Bath?
(a) His footman.
(b) Sir Anthony & Madam Julia.
(c) His wife and young child.
(d) His long time freind Stanley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Captain Absolute courting?

2. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

3. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?

4. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?

5. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?

(see the answer key)

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