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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. Upon his exit what does Sir Absolute do?

2. What is Thomas' occupation?

3. How does Fag exit?

4. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?

5. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lydia's cousin?

2. What does Lucy tell Fag?

3. What does the epilogue address?

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

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

6. Why does Faulkland consistently stay tortured?

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

8. Why does Lucius decide to challenge Jack?

9. Does Lydia forgive Jack?

10. How does Sheridan immediately begin his story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

1. What is the difference between Lydia and Jack/Beverly, Mrs Malaprop and Lucius, and Julia and Faulkland's relationships?

2. How does Lucy help out or hurt these relationships?

Essay Topic 3

1. How could Sheridan's play be different if it had been focused on morals?

2. How would the characters have changed or stayed the same?

3. Pick a specific character and explain.

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