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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene 4 take place?

2. Who does Mrs. Malaprop tell Jack about?

3. Where will the duel be held?

4. What is Acres discussing with his servant?

5. What happens at the end of their conversation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What is the difference between Lydia and Jack/Beverly, Mrs Malaprop and Lucius, and Julia and Faulkland's relationships?

2. How does Lucy help out or hurt these relationships?

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

18th century gender roles are examined in the play.

1. Compare and contrast the life of a woman and man in the 18th century

2. How does Sheridan shatter or stay true to gender roles?

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