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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. Who stands in the way of the lovers?
(a) Jack.
(b) Jack's father.
(c) Julia.
(d) Lydia's aunt.

2. Who is courting Julia?
(a) Mr. Faulkland.
(b) Sir Lucius.
(c) Jack .
(d) Acres.

3. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."
(a) charm the heart?
(b) charm the fancy and yet reach the heart?
(c) inspire new feelings?
(d) make people mad?

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

5. Who has Thomas brought to Bath?
(a) His long time freind Stanley.
(b) Sir Anthony & Madam Julia.
(c) His footman.
(d) His wife and young child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an accomplishment for this play?

2. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?

3. How does the lawyer get the sergeant at law to accept the paper?

4. What kind of comedy is this play?

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

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