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The Rivals Quiz

Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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The Rivals Quiz

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1)

What does Lucy gives Lucius? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

a scarf.
A handkerchief .
A token of her love.
A note supposedly written by Lydia.
2)

How do the women stop the fight? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

They appeal to the men with their womanly wiles.
Lydia claims she will only marry Jack.
They throw themselevs in front of others .
They let the men fight .
3)

Does Fag inform Jack about his intended? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Yes.
No.
Yes because he wishes to be rewarded by Jack.
No because his master has made him angry.
4)

What news does Lucy give Fag? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

She would like him to court her.
She has many people she bribes.
She is having an affair with Lucius.
Jack Absolute and Beverly are rivals for Lydia's hand.
5)

What is tangled? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Sir Anthony's words.
the story.
The web Sheridan weaves.
Lydia's hair.
6)

Who does Mrs. Malaprop tell Jack about? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Lydia's incompetence.
Jack's rival, Beverly .
Lydia's love for letters.
Lydia's love for romance novels.
7)

Upon Jack's revelation that he is Beverly, what happens? (from Act 5, Scene 3)

Everyone is confused.
Someone screams .
Julia faints.
Acres refuses to fight, but Sir Lucius wishes to duel.
8)

According to the play, what improves life? (from Epilogue)

humanity.
greif.
love.
power.
9)

How does Act 3, Scene 2 begin? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Sir Anthony's receiving room.
Sir Anthony';s study.
Jack's study.
Julia's dressing room.
10)

What does Jack decide to do? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Remain a bachelor.
Agree to marry Julia .
Go along with the arrangement and pretend not to know Lydia.
Refuse to marry Lydia.
11)

What does Sir Anthony think of the ruse his son has put on? (from Act 4, Scene 2)

He thinks Lydia is a silly girl to not love his son.
He hates Jack for the prank.
He does not understand why Jack has played the trick.
He thinks it's funny.
12)

Why is Mrs. Malaprop concerned that Lydia is speaking well of Beverly? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

Because she believes Jack and Beverly are two different people.
She wants Lydia to marry Jack.
She hates Beverly.
She is not concerned at all.
13)

What is an empire? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

Sir Anthony's estate's name.
A large kingdom.
The name of his dog .
Who Jack is fighting for in the war.
14)

What does Julia's letter say? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

That she completely forgives Faulkland and must see him as soon as possible.
She wishes to speak to Faulkland .
She is worried for Faulkland.
She is worried for herself.
15)

Why does Lucy feel guilty? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

She does not wish to misguide Lydia.
she loves Fag.
She hopes to make a better life for herself.
about her duplicity.
16)

Was Sheridan familiar with courting practices of the time? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Yes, he married Elizabeth Linsely .
No, he was forced into marriage.
Yes, he eloped with a woman he loved.
No, he never married.
17)

Why is Faulkland afraid to open Julia's letter? (from Act 4, Scene 3)

He is scared she may be dismissing him.
Julia never wrote a letter .
He thinks she will not forgive him.
He thinks she will forgive too easily.
18)

How does Acres want to approach the duel? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

with strategy.
with confidence.
with anger and passion.
very calmly.
19)

What is Jack's explanation for his sword? (from Act 5, Scene 2)

He is praciticing his fencing techniques.
That he is wooing Lydia with her romantic tendencies.
He is going to duel.
He wants to kill himself .
20)

What does the epilogue address? (from Epilogue)

money in life.
The place of love in one's life.
morals.
tales of women.
21)

Why is Faulkland sad? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

Julia has decided to leave him.
Julia is dying.
Because Julia is unhappy.
Because Julia is happy.
22)

What else does Acres ask of Jack? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

For him to be his second in the duel.
For Jack to get him a new outfit.
Jack's opinion on his new clothes.
For him to be a great friend.
23)

Why is Lydia stunned to meet the new suitor? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

She was never supposed to marry anyone.
She wants to die a widow.
Beverly seems to be her new suitor .
She wishes she was with Acres.
24)

Has Sheridan ever killed someone? (from Act 4, Scene 1)

Yes he posioned his wife.
No.
Yes in a duel.
No he was never in a duel.
25)

Who scolds Lucy on passing notes? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Fag.
Jack.
Thomas.
Ledia.
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