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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the play exhibit?
(a) Sheridan's humorous writing style.
(b) the shared human condition.
(c) the lyricism of Sheridan's tones.
(d) stubbornness.

2. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?
(a) He wishes for more money .
(b) He would like another peice of chocolate.
(c) He would like to quit his job.
(d) That he cannot see the paper.

3. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?
(a) an old man.
(b) a woman.
(c) a poor enlisted soldier.
(d) an old maid.

4. What is Thomas' occupation?
(a) coachman.
(b) slave.
(c) footman.
(d) butler.

5. What are some of the names of books Lydia reads?
(a) Lost Women.
(b) The Fatal Connexion.
(c) Stories of Love and Lust .
(d) Fatal Attraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."

2. Where does Act II begin?

3. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?

4. What does Sir Absolute fail to mention?

5. When was the prologue added?

(see the answer key)

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