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

2. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?
(a) confuse their morals.
(b) laugh.
(c) question their states of mind.
(d) create a time of enjoyment.

3. What does Jack do as he exits the stage?
(a) Pushes Fag out of the way.
(b) Slams his fist into his chest.
(c) Yells at Fag.
(d) Curses at his father.

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

5. What is Mrs. Malaprop's pen name?
(a) Deanie.
(b) Dolores.
(c) Darcy.
(d) Delia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sir Absolute's ward's name?

2. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?

3. How does the lawyer get the sergeant at law to accept the paper?

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

5. Who has Mrs. Malaprop been corresponding with?

(see the answer key)

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