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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. How does the play begin?
(a) With an attorney bribing a sergeant at law.
(b) In Bath on a sunny afternoon.
(c) At a party in London .
(d) With two lovers quarreling .

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

3. Who does Captain Absolute give money to?
(a) Julia.
(b) Mr. Faulkland.
(c) Lucy, Lydia's lady's maid.
(d) Beverly.

4. Who is Sir Absolute's son?
(a) Captain Jacob.
(b) Captain John.
(c) Captain Jefferson.
(d) Captain Jack.

5. What is Sir Absolute's ward's name?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Julia.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Lydia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?

2. What kind of comedy is this play?

3. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?

4. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

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

(see the answer key)

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