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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Mrs. Malaprop misuse in this section?

2. How does Lydia feel about the situation?

3. Where does Act 4, Scene 2 begin?

4. How does Lydia feel like she was treated?

5. Who informs Julia and Lydia of the impending duels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sheridan make it clear that he would like a return of the comedy of manners?

1. Through his words?

2. Actions of the characters?

3. Staging of the play?

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. Pick out a character from the book and describe them as well as their actions.

2. Does this character remind you of anyone? Who, and why?

3. How would you have changed the situation to stop the miscommunication that kept on occurring?

4. How would you change the course of events that happened in the play as the character?

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