1. 1 Who wrote the play? Richard Sheridan William Shakespeare Eugene O'Neill John Gay 2. 2 When was the play first produced? 1800 1755 1778 1775 3. 3 Where was it first produced? The National Opera The Irish Royal Theatre The Covent Garden Theater Broadway 4. 4 Where does it take place? Cambridge London Yorkshire Bath 5. 5 Where was Richard Sheridan from? Scotland Ireland America England 6. 6 How old was Sheridan when he wrote it? 18 22 23 30 7. 7 What does Sheridan say in the first prologue? He says the play is a political allegory He gives credit to his wife for writing most of it He apologizes for his inexperience He tells his audience that the play is the best play ever written 8. 8 Which character did Sheridan rewrite after the first performance? Mrs. Malaprop Lydia Lucius O'Trigger Jack Absolute 9. 9 Who do the attorney and sergeant at law defend in the first prologue? Lydia The Queen Mrs. Malaprop The Poet 10. 10 Who speaks the second prologue? An Angel God A jester The Muse 11. 11 What does she say about the play? It's a tragedy It's a satirical comedy It's a political drama It's a musical of sorts 12. 12 Who does Fag serve? Faulkland Mrs. Malaprop Jack Absolute Bob Acres 13. 13 Who does Thomas serve? Anthony Absolute Faulkland Julia Mrs. Malaprop 14. 14 What is Thomas' post? Medic Butler Hunting companion Coachman 15. 15 What is Bath known for? Its theater Its beer Its medicinal springs Its bawdy brothels 16. 16 Who is Jack Absolute's alter ego? Ensign Beverley Lloyd Reardon Lucius O'Trigger Bob Acres 17. 17 How much does Jack get a year? 1,500 4,000 3,000 2,000 18. 18 Who does Jack love? Julia Lucy Lydia Mrs. Malaprop 19. 19 Why is Jack disguised as an ensign? He hates being wealthy He doesn't want his father to know he is in Bath His ex-mistress is in town and he needs to be discreet Lydia wants to marry someone poor 20. 20 Where did Lydia and Jack get acquainted? York Cambridge Gloucestershire London 21. 21 Who is Lydia's keeper? Mrs. Malaprop Anthony Lucius O'Trigger Colonel Languish 22. 22 Who else do Fag and Thomas discuss? Lucius O'Trigger Lucy Faulkland Bob Acres 23. 23 Who does Faulkland love? Lucy Mrs. Malaprop Julia Lydia 24. 24 What part of Thomas' fashion does Fag tease? His wig The powder on his nose His pants His coat 25. 25 What disease does Anthony suffer from? Narcolepsy Rheumatism Gout Shingles 26-Sheridan shows his skill in the abuses of the language offered by Mrs. Malaprop which arouses a sense of humor. True False 27-Tryfort uses the same word "______" in her speech Companion Contagious Contented 28- _______is, in fact, one of Sheridan's most effective tools for comedy Rhythm Repetition Simulation 29- Sheridan builds his rich comedy of manners by creating humour through pure comedy of action bordering on farce (True-False) 30- The rhetorical devices which Sheridan uses were word choice or dramatic irony (true-false)