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