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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. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?
(a) Sometimes, depending on the subject matter.
(b) No.
(c) Yes because it is the only way to see the errors of our ways.
(d) Yes.

2. How does the lawyer get the sergeant at law to accept the paper?
(a) He promises to invest in the sergeant at law's business.
(b) He slips money to the sergeant at law.
(c) He offers to marry his daughter.
(d) He invites the sergeant at law to dinner.

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

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

5. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?
(a) her wardrobe.
(b) her ideal husband.
(c) the differences between comedy and tragedy.
(d) her ideas about love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Thomas' occupation?

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

4. What is being judged?

5. What tone is immediately set for the play?

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