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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. What does Lucy gives Lucius?

2. When was the prologue added?

3. What will happen if Jack refuses?

4. Why does Jack act innocent?

5. Where does Act I, Scene II take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Lydia's cousin?

2. What does the audience learn about Sir Absolute's marriage?

3. Why does Faulkland consistently stay tortured?

4. What does the epilogue address?

5. What don't the two men realize?

6. What type of play is Sheridan weaving?

7. Why is Acres confused when he arrives at the duel site?

8. Where does Lucy meet Sir Lucius?

9. What does Julia say in response to Faulkland's story?

10. What does Faukland lie about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Examine the relationship of Lydia and Jack.

2. What is the balance of power?

3. How does their relationship shift 18th century relationship stereotypes

Essay Topic 2

1. What tone does Sheridan use through the play?

2. How does he achieve this tone?

3. How could you achieve it in your own writing?

Essay Topic 3

1. How to the women of the play defy the men?Give specific examples.

2. How does the character of Mrs. Malaprop exemplify women breaking stereotypes?

3. How does Lucy break typical gender stereotypes?

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