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

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

3. How does Act 3, Scene 2 begin?
(a) Sir Anthony's receiving room.
(b) Jack's study.
(c) Julia's dressing room.
(d) Sir Anthony';s study.

4. What does Lucy contemplate?
(a) If Captain Absolute will also pay her for bribes.
(b) How to become a governess.
(c) How to find a husband.
(d) How to make more money.

5. What does the play exhibit?
(a) stubbornness.
(b) the lyricism of Sheridan's tones.
(c) the shared human condition.
(d) Sheridan's humorous writing style.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scolds Lucy on passing notes?

2. What does Faulkland lack?

3. When was the prologue added?

4. What does Lucy gives Lucius?

5. How does Acres want to approach the duel?

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