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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is funny about this situation?

2. Why is Jack so forlorn?

3. Why is Lydia stunned to meet the new suitor?

4. What is Jack's explanation for his sword?

5. What does Sir Lucius do when he learns that Mrs. Malaprop is not Lydia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Explain the character of Sir Anthony.

2. Does he seem very hypocritical? Compare him to a more earnest character.

3. How is this character hypocritical?

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

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.

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