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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 Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

2. What does Jack learn about his parents?

3. What does Sir Absolute have for Jack?

4. What is an empire?

5. Who has Mrs. Malaprop been corresponding with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is set up at the end of this section?

2. Is Jack worried about being killed?

3. What does Thomas like to wear?

4. Does Lydia approve of Mr. Faulkland?

5. What is Acres discussing with his servant, David?

6. What does Lucius talk Acres into?

7. Why does Faulkland consistently stay tortured?

8. Why does Mrs Malaprop interrupt the meeting?

9. Does Jack impress Mrs. Malaprop when they finally meet?

10. What does Faulkland admit to Julia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

18th century gender roles are examined in the play.

1. Compare and contrast the life of a woman and man in the 18th century

2. How does Sheridan shatter or stay true to gender roles?

Essay Topic 2

Research other types of plays and list them.

1. What is the difference between these plays and Sheridan's?

2. Define a comedy of manners

Essay Topic 3

1. How to the women of the play defy the men?Give specific examples.

2. How does the character of Mrs. Malaprop exemplify women breaking stereotypes?

3. How does Lucy break typical gender stereotypes?

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