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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sherdian experience in his own life?

2. Which scene is the most comical?

3. How does Julia react to Faulkland's fake news?

4. Was Sheridan familiar with courting practices of the time?

5. What does Jack say he will call Acres?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the character of Lucy represent in Sheridan's play?

1. Is it normal to have a woman that is money hungry?

2. Why is that?

3. is it interesting that she does not care for morals?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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