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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Malaprop concerned that Lydia is speaking well of Beverly?
(a) Because she believes Jack and Beverly are two different people.
(b) She is not concerned at all.
(c) She wants Lydia to marry Jack.
(d) She hates Beverly.

2. What is Jack's explanation for his sword?
(a) He is going to duel.
(b) He is praciticing his fencing techniques.
(c) That he is wooing Lydia with her romantic tendencies.
(d) He wants to kill himself .

3. What is amazing in this scene?
(a) That no one is speaking up to understand what is going on.
(b) That a smart man like Sir Anthony can always be fooled .
(c) How Jack can constantly surpirse his father .
(d) Where the duel is taking place.

4. How do the two women leave the room?
(a) Mrs. Malaprop escorts Lydia out with her hand over her mouth.
(b) They do not leave.
(c) Mrs Malaprop makes Beverly/Ensign leave the room .
(d) Lydia fleas the room.

5. How does Acres feel the letter should be written?
(a) in a cold distant voice.
(b) Christian-like.
(c) in blood.
(d) very mean.

6. As Faulkland enters, what does Jack say he will let Sir Lucius do?
(a) Shoot him.
(b) Be his friend.
(c) Carry him home.
(d) Cut his throat.

7. Where does Scene 4 take place?
(a) In Acres' lodgings.
(b) At Sir Anthony's house.
(c) In Lucius' lodgings.
(d) At Jack's home.

8. Has Jack's ruse failed?
(a) Yes, and his father is very angry.
(b) Yes, Lydia is hurt.
(c) No, Lydia loves him.
(d) No, Mrs Malaprop loves him .

9. Where does Acres send David?
(a) To buy new clothes.
(b) To see Lydia.
(c) To the post office.
(d) To get Jack.

10. Where will the duel be held?
(a) King's Mead Fields.
(b) Tower Meadow.
(c) Hallows Hills.
(d) Stone Park.

11. Who is Sir Lucius looking for?
(a) Sir Absolute.
(b) Mrs Malaprop.
(c) Captain Absolute.
(d) Lydia.

12. Was Sheridan familiar with courting practices of the time?
(a) No, he never married.
(b) Yes, he eloped with a woman he loved.
(c) No, he was forced into marriage.
(d) Yes, he married Elizabeth Linsely .

13. How does Lydia feel like she was treated?
(a) Like a teenager.
(b) Like a smart woman.
(c) As though she has no feelings.
(d) Like a child.

14. When is the duel planned for?
(a) 2 weeks from now.
(b) a week from now
(c) This evening.
(d) In the morning.

15. What happens at the end of their conversation?
(a) Sir Anthony calls for amends.
(b) Lydia laughs hysterically.
(c) Lydia bursts into tears.
(d) Jack pleads for Lydia's forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Mrs. Malaprop wish to cooperate with the plan?

2. Who does Acres get to deliver the challenge?

3. What does Julia beg of Lydia?

4. What does David think about honor?

5. What does Sir Lucius do when he learns that Mrs. Malaprop is not Lydia?

(see the answer keys)

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