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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Anthony blame Lydia's attitude on?
(a) her romance novels.
(b) the group of freinds she is with.
(c) gossip rags.
(d) poetry books.

2. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?
(a) making the audience feel morally inept .
(b) being a very sad drama.
(c) a bad atempt to please.
(d) writing a horrible play .

3. Who is Sir Absolute's son?
(a) Captain Jefferson.
(b) Captain Jacob.
(c) Captain Jack.
(d) Captain John.

4. What does Sir Absolute have for Jack?
(a) a solution.
(b) a question.
(c) a proposition.
(d) anger.

5. Who has Lydia lost?
(a) Aunt Malaprop.
(b) her mother.
(c) Ensign Beverly.
(d) her dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

2. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

3. When was the prologue added?

4. What is Thomas' occupation?

5. What kind of comedy is this play?

(see the answer key)

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