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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?
(a) the differences between comedy and tragedy.
(b) her ideal husband.
(c) her wardrobe.
(d) her ideas about love.

2. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?
(a) To see his wife.
(b) To overcome a fever.
(c) To see his son.
(d) To heal a case of gout.

3. Who does Lucius kiss?
(a) Lydia.
(b) Mrs. Malaprop.
(c) Julia.
(d) Lucy.

4. Who is she waiting for?
(a) Fag.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Sir Luicius O-Trigger.
(d) Acres.

5. How did Julia's relationship with Faulkland begin?
(a) Julia's father promised Faulkland her hand.
(b) Julia met Faulkland on the street.
(c) Faulkland fell in love with Julia from afar.
(d) Julia was introduced to him by Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faulkland regret?

2. What is an empire?

3. What does not exist in this play?

4. What does Jack do as he exits the stage?

5. Why does Jack act innocent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mrs. Malaprop misuse often?

2. When was the prologue added to the play?

3. Does Jack show interest when Sir Absolute explains who he will marry?

4. How does Sheridan immediately begin his story?

5. Why does Mrs Malaprop interrupt the meeting?

6. What does Sheridan wish to prove about the Comedy of Manners?

7. Is Sir Absolute wary of Jack's sudden desire to please him?

8. Who often gets in Lucius' way?

9. Where does Lucy meet Sir Lucius?

10. What does Lucy contemplate as she waits for Sir Lucius?

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