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

2. When was the prologue added?
(a) 10 years after the play premiered.
(b) when the play premiered.
(c) This prologue was added after the show re-opened and had reached its tenth night.
(d) as an afterthought.

3. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....
(a) pants look nice."
(b) trial are over."
(c) are too small."
(d) too tight for me to wear."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?

2. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?

3. What kind of comedy is this play?

4. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?

5. What is being judged?

(see the answer key)

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