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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?
(a) Because he is a poor soldier.
(b) He is sweet to her.
(c) He tries to impress her with his poetry.
(d) Because he is ectremely rich.

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

4. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?
(a) The fashions and styles.
(b) A new styles or wiriting plays.
(c) When Sheridan wrote THE RIVALS, there was great debate about what type of drama should fill the English stage.
(d) The Black Plague totally killed the evolution of culture.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is courting Julia?

2. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?

3. Who exists the stage first?

4. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?

5. What tone is immediately set for the play?

(see the answer key)

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