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

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

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

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

5. What does Lucy contemplate?
(a) How to find a husband.
(b) How to make more money.
(c) If Captain Absolute will also pay her for bribes.
(d) How to become a governess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

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

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

4. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

5. Why does Lucy feel guilty?

(see the answer key)

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