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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. Who is Sir Absolute's son?
(a) Captain Jefferson.
(b) Captain John.
(c) Captain Jacob.
(d) Captain Jack.

2. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?
(a) Her inheritance.
(b) Her sassiness.
(c) Her independence.
(d) Her mind.

3. What does not exist in this play?
(a) kind witnesses.
(b) truthful characters.
(c) Deep meaning or morals.
(d) A sassy tone.

4. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?
(a) writing a horrible play .
(b) being a very sad drama.
(c) a bad atempt to please.
(d) making the audience feel morally inept .

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....

2. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

3. When was the prologue added?

4. Where does Act I, Scene II take place?

5. What does Mrs Malaprop misuse all the time?

(see the answer key)

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