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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs Malaprop misuse all the time?

2. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?

3. What does Lucius think Lydia is?

4. Who is Sir Absolute's son?

5. Why is Mr Faulkland so sad?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who presents the prologue of the play to the audience?

2. What else does Acres ask of Jack, but Jack refuses to do?

3. Why is Acres confused when he arrives at the duel site?

4. When Mrs. Malaprop, Sir Absolute, Jack and Lydia are all in the same room, why does Jack refuse to speak?

5. Who does Captain Absolute bribe?

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

7. How does Faulkland react when he finds out how Julia has been fairing?

8. How does Sheridan immediately begin his story?

9. What will Jack tell Beverly that Acres is called?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. How do the characters manipulate each other in the play?

2. Name two characters that use manipulation throughout the play.

3. Explain why they are they way they are.

Essay Topic 2

1. Examine the relationship of Lydia and Jack.

2. What is the balance of power?

3. How does their relationship shift 18th century relationship stereotypes

Essay Topic 3

How does Sheridan make it clear that he would like a return of the comedy of manners?

1. Through his words?

2. Actions of the characters?

3. Staging of the play?

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