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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?
(a) his peers.
(b) his enemies.
(c) the audience.
(d) his critics.

2. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?
(a) He loves Lydia very much .
(b) She thinks he is romantic.
(c) He is attractive.
(d) She thinks he is jealous and ungrateful.

3. Where does Act I, Scene II take place?
(a) In Julia's bedroom.
(b) In the living room.
(c) The dressing room of Lydia's Aunt Malaprop.
(d) In Sir Anthony's town house.

4. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?
(a) Her sassiness.
(b) Her independence.
(c) Her mind.
(d) Her inheritance.

5. How long has Julia loved Mr. Faulkland?
(a) Since she was a child.
(b) for a month.
(c) Since he rescued her.
(d) a couple of years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the two servants meet?

2. What does the play exhibit?

3. What is Mrs. Malaprop's pen name?

4. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?

5. What tone is immediately set for the play?

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