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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Malaprop tell Jack about?
(a) Lydia's love for letters.
(b) Jack's rival, Beverly .
(c) Lydia's incompetence.
(d) Lydia's love for romance novels.

2. Why does Lydia refuse to see Sir and Captain Absolute?
(a) She hates herself for misunderstanding Jack.
(b) She cannot get over her ego.
(c) She feels sickly.
(d) Because she swears her love to Beverly.

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

4. What does Julia's letter say?
(a) She is worried for Faulkland.
(b) That she completely forgives Faulkland and must see him as soon as possible.
(c) She is worried for herself.
(d) She wishes to speak to Faulkland .

5. What is funny about this situation?
(a) Acres is extremely serious.
(b) Acres cares more about his clothes than his life.
(c) Jack is Beverly.
(d) Beverly does not exist.

6. How does Julia react to Faulkland's fake news?
(a) tells Lydia.
(b) She promises to be with him no matter what.
(c) She calls of the engagement.
(d) Runs home.

7. What is Jack ready to do?
(a) Beg for Lydia to come back to him.
(b) Court Julia.
(c) Cut his own throat.
(d) Leave the country.

8. Does Mrs. Malaprop decide to forgive Jack?
(a) No, she wants more of an apology.
(b) No because she thinks it was a dirty prank .
(c) Yes; she knows that men like pranks.
(d) Yes because she thinks it was funny .

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

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

11. How does Lydia feel about the situation?
(a) She feels she must discuss with Julia.
(b) Like her ego has been squashed .
(c) Her heart has turned cold toward Beverly.
(d) She is thrilled and wants to marry Jack.

12. What does Lucius prompt Acres to do?
(a) Go after Julia.
(b) Declare a duel on Beverly.
(c) Leave London.
(d) Fight for the heart of Lydia.

13. How Do Lydia and Jack reveal their thoughts to the rest of the room?
(a) They communicate directly to each other.
(b) They write poems to express their feelings .
(c) They do not say how they feel.
(d) They speak directly to the audience.

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

15. Who tells Sir Anthony about the duel?
(a) Jack.
(b) Lydia.
(c) Mrs Malaprop.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack so forlorn?

2. Who does Jack pretend to be as he sees his father arrive?

3. Why is Mrs. Malaprop concerned that Lydia is speaking well of Beverly?

4. Why is Lydia stunned to meet the new suitor?

5. What does Mrs Malaprop call Jack?

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