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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes because it is the only way to see the errors of our ways.
(c) Sometimes, depending on the subject matter.
(d) No.

2. Why is Julia happy?
(a) She is in love with another person.
(b) She is very self sufficient.
(c) She is deeply in love.
(d) Because she trusts Faulkland is true to her.

3. Who has Lydia lost?
(a) her mother.
(b) her dog.
(c) Ensign Beverly.
(d) Aunt Malaprop.

4. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?
(a) the differences between comedy and tragedy.
(b) her wardrobe.
(c) her ideal husband.
(d) her ideas about love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy gives Lucius?

2. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?

3. What kind of comedy is this play?

4. Why does Lucy feel guilty?

5. What does Julia fall in love with?

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