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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucius think Lydia is?
(a) A loose woman.
(b) an old soul.
(c) a misguided youth.
(d) A mistress of language.

2. Why is Mrs. Malaprop concerned that Lydia is speaking well of Beverly?
(a) She hates Beverly.
(b) She is not concerned at all.
(c) Because she believes Jack and Beverly are two different people.
(d) She wants Lydia to marry Jack.

3. When was the prologue added?
(a) 10 years after the play premiered.
(b) as an afterthought.
(c) This prologue was added after the show re-opened and had reached its tenth night.
(d) when the play premiered.

4. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?
(a) a stick of gum.
(b) a present .
(c) a piece of paper.
(d) some chocolate.

5. Why does Lydia refuse to see Sir and Captain Absolute?
(a) She cannot get over her ego.
(b) She feels sickly.
(c) She hates herself for misunderstanding Jack.
(d) Because she swears her love to Beverly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the duel be held?

2. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?

3. Where does Act 4, Scene 2 begin?

4. What does connive mean?

5. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?

(see the answer key)

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