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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Faulkland sad?
2. What does Faulkland promise himself?
3. How does the lawyer get the sergeant at law to accept the paper?
4. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?
5. How does Fag exit?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the epilogue address?
2. Who often gets in Lucius' way?
3. Where does Jack wait for Faulkland?
4. Is Jack excited that Lydia turns out to be his betrothed?
5. When Jack does speak, what does he do?
6. What is Acres discussing with his servant, David?
7. Does Lydia forgive and forget?
8. Is Lydia happy to discover that she can now marry her Beverly?
9. What does Jack say to Lydia when he sees her during his visit?
10. What does Faukland lie about?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Sheridan make it clear that he would like a return of the comedy of manners?
1. Through his words?
2. Actions of the characters?
3. Staging of the play?
Essay Topic 2
1. What is unconditional love?
2. What are the types of love that are represented in the play?
3. What characters represent the different types of love in the story
Essay Topic 3
Research other types of plays and list them.
1. What is the difference between these plays and Sheridan's?
2. Define a comedy of manners
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