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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has Mrs. Malaprop been corresponding with?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Sir Anthony.
(c) Lucius O'Trigger.
(d) Beverly.

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

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

4. What does Faulkland promise himself?
(a) He will leave Julia.
(b) They he will never distress Julia again.
(c) He will continue to pester Julia.
(d) To court another woman.

5. What does Julia fall in love with?
(a) Faulkland's eyes.
(b) Faulkland's tragic romantic fantasies.
(c) Faulkland's hands.
(d) Fualkland's words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucy contemplate?

2. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."

3. What does Mrs. Malaprop's note confuse?

4. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

5. Who has Lydia lost?

(see the answer key)

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