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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?
(a) His first.
(b) His tenth.
(c) His second.
(d) He is not the author of this book .
2. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?
(a) his enemies.
(b) the audience.
(c) his peers.
(d) his critics.
3. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?
(a) To heal a case of gout.
(b) To see his wife.
(c) To overcome a fever.
(d) To see his son.
4. What is Lucy receiving bribes for doing?
(a) Plotting Lydia/Beverly elopement and delivering messages from Beverly to Lydia.
(b) Creating stories about the people around her.
(c) Keeping secrets .
(d) Having an affair with Jack.
5. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?
(a) an old man.
(b) an old maid.
(c) a poor enlisted soldier.
(d) a woman.
Short Answer Questions
1. What movement was Sheridan a part of?
2. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?
3. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?
4. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?
5. What does Sir Anthony blame Lydia's attitude on?
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