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