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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?
(a) To overcome a fever.
(b) To heal a case of gout.
(c) To see his wife.
(d) To see his son.

2. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?
(a) He would like another peice of chocolate.
(b) That he cannot see the paper.
(c) He would like to quit his job.
(d) He wishes for more money .

3. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?
(a) a stick of gum.
(b) some chocolate.
(c) a present .
(d) a piece of paper.

4. What are some of the names of books Lydia reads?
(a) Lost Women.
(b) Fatal Attraction.
(c) Stories of Love and Lust .
(d) The Fatal Connexion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tone is immediately set for the play?

2. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

3. Why is Mr Faulkland so sad?

4. What is Sir Absolute's ward's name?

5. Are Mr. Faulkland and Jack good friends?

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