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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. Where is Fag headed at the end of the scene?
(a) to see his lover.
(b) He goes to tell his master who is "rival" is.
(c) to gamble and drink.
(d) To see Faulkland.

2. Why does Jack refuse to speak?
(a) His throat hurts.
(b) Jack is not in this scene.
(c) Because Lydia will know that Jack is Beverly.
(d) He feels self conscience.

3. Where does Acres send David?
(a) To get Jack.
(b) To buy new clothes.
(c) To see Lydia.
(d) To the post office.

4. What does Sir Absolute fail to mention?
(a) That he wishes Jack was not his son.
(b) That he is in love with Mrs Malaprop.
(c) That the heiress is Lydia .
(d) That he wishes he could be young again.

5. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....
(a) are too small."
(b) pants look nice."
(c) trial are over."
(d) too tight for me to wear."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Faulkland sad?

2. What is funny about this situation?

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

4. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?

5. What does Lucius think Lydia is?

(see the answer key)

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