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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of comedy is this play?
(a) a fable.
(b) a comedy of errors.
(c) A comedy of manners.
(d) a comedy of problems.

2. What had Acres not considered concerning the duel?
(a) That he might die.
(b) That David would not be there .
(c) He might kill someone.
(d) He does not know how to hold a gun.

3. According to the play, what improves life?
(a) greif.
(b) love.
(c) power.
(d) humanity.

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

5. What news does Lucy give Fag?
(a) Jack Absolute and Beverly are rivals for Lydia's hand.
(b) She has many people she bribes.
(c) She is having an affair with Lucius.
(d) She would like him to court her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack learn about his parents?

2. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?

3. What does the epilogue address?

4. Where will the duel be held?

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

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