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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 tone is immediately set for the play?
(a) a humorous tone.
(b) a somber tone.
(c) a forelorn tone .
(d) a sad tone.

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

3. What does he call the audience?
(a) The court of public opinion.
(b) A bunch of idiots.
(c) His best friends.
(d) People ready to be fooled.

4. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?
(a) his peers.
(b) the audience.
(c) his critics.
(d) his enemies.

5. Where do the two servants meet?
(a) London.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Bath.
(d) the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

2. What does not exist in this play?

3. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?

4. Who is Captain Absolute courting?

5. How does the play begin?

(see the answer key)

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