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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?
(a) He tries to impress her with his poetry.
(b) He is sweet to her.
(c) Because he is ectremely rich.
(d) Because he is a poor soldier.

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

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

4. Where does Act II begin?
(a) in Sir Anthony's house.
(b) In Mrs Malaprop's house.
(c) In the park.
(d) In Captain Absolute's lodgings.

5. What does he call the audience?
(a) His best friends.
(b) People ready to be fooled.
(c) A bunch of idiots.
(d) The court of public opinion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?

2. Who intervened in Lydia's affairs with Beverly?

3. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

4. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?

5. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?

(see the answer key)

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