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