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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 must Julia frequently do?

2. Why is Mr Faulkland so sad?

3. Where does Act II begin?

4. What is an accomplishment for this play?

5. What tone is immediately set for the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Faulkland consistently stay tortured?

2. How does Sheridan immediately begin his story?

3. What does SIr Anthony see in Jack's jacket?

4. Why does Mrs Malaprop interrupt the meeting?

5. How does Sheridan write the epilogue?

6. Why has Lucius come to Bath?

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

8. What does Faulkland promise Julia?

9. Why does Lucius decide to challenge Jack?

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. Why does Mrs Malaprop always mess up the use of words?

2. Does she seem to be an educated woman? How so?

3. Is it a sign of her level of education or desire to learn more?

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