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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 because it is the only way to see the errors of our ways.
(b) No.
(c) Sometimes, depending on the subject matter.
(d) Yes.

2. What does Julia fall in love with?
(a) Faulkland's hands.
(b) Faulkland's eyes.
(c) Fualkland's words.
(d) Faulkland's tragic romantic fantasies.

3. What does Lucius prompt Acres to do?
(a) Leave London.
(b) Go after Julia.
(c) Fight for the heart of Lydia.
(d) Declare a duel on Beverly.

4. Where does Scene 4 take place?
(a) In Lucius' lodgings.
(b) In Acres' lodgings.
(c) At Jack's home.
(d) At Sir Anthony's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the duel planned for?

2. What kind of comedy is this play?

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

4. What is Mrs. Malaprop's pen name?

5. What don't the two men realize?

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