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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 makes Julia cry?

2. What does Lucy contemplate?

3. What does Faulkland lack?

4. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."

5. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lucius decide to challenge Jack?

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

3. What does Julia say in response to Faulkland's story?

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

5. What does Lucy tell Fag?

6. Is Jack excited that Lydia turns out to be his betrothed?

7. Where does Faulkland wait for Julia?

8. Why does Faulkland consistently stay tortured?

9. What does Acres ask Jack to do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research Sheridan's other plays.

1. How are they different from the Rivals?

2. Compare and contrast the Rivals to another one of Sheridan's plays.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the following people affect the lie/manipulation that Jack weaves:

Acres

Faulkland

Fag

Lucy

Mrs. Malaprop

How do they inconvenience Jack's plan also?

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