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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. Where does Act I, Scene II take place?
(a) In Julia's bedroom.
(b) The dressing room of Lydia's Aunt Malaprop.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In Sir Anthony's town house.

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

3. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?
(a) The fashions and styles.
(b) The Black Plague totally killed the evolution of culture.
(c) A new styles or wiriting plays.
(d) When Sheridan wrote THE RIVALS, there was great debate about what type of drama should fill the English stage.

4. What don't the two men realize?
(a) They both are in love with Julia.
(b) They are courting the same woman.
(c) They both hate Jack.
(d) They have no idea who Faulkland is.

5. How long has Julia loved Mr. Faulkland?
(a) Since she was a child.
(b) for a month.
(c) Since he rescued her.
(d) a couple of years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes the challenge to Beverly?

2. What does Lucy contemplate?

3. What does the audience begin to wonder?

4. How does Act 3, Scene 2 begin?

5. Who goes to visit Acres?

(see the answer key)

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