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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?
(a) To heal a case of gout.
(b) To overcome a fever.
(c) To see his son.
(d) To see his wife.

2. What are some of the names of books Lydia reads?
(a) Lost Women.
(b) The Fatal Connexion.
(c) Fatal Attraction.
(d) Stories of Love and Lust .

3. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?
(a) the differences between comedy and tragedy.
(b) her ideal husband.
(c) her ideas about love.
(d) her wardrobe.

4. Where does Act 4, Scene 2 begin?
(a) At the duel site.
(b) In the park.
(c) At Sir Anthony's house.
(d) Mrs. Malaprop's house; Lydia's room .

5. Does Mrs. Malaprop wish to cooperate with the plan?
(a) Only if it suits her.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) No because she wants Jack for herself .

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fag exit?

2. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?

3. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?

4. Who is Captain Absolute courting?

5. What is an empire?

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