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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jack so forlorn?
(a) He has lost all his money.
(b) Lydia has rejected him.
(c) He lost in title.
(d) Faulkland no longer will speak with him .

2. What does Sir Anthony think of the ruse his son has put on?
(a) He does not understand why Jack has played the trick.
(b) He thinks it's funny.
(c) He hates Jack for the prank.
(d) He thinks Lydia is a silly girl to not love his son.

3. Who is Captain Absolute courting?
(a) Linda Languish.
(b) Lucinda Languish.
(c) Lucy Languish.
(d) Lydia Languish.

4. What does Lucius mention while leaving the scene?
(a) He should get his hair cut.
(b) He hates Jack.
(c) He must continue to woo his lady.
(d) That he should also duel with Beverly.

5. What is being judged?
(a) The town of Bath.
(b) London.
(c) Sheridan's play.
(d) the actions of the characters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Was Sheridan familiar with courting practices of the time?

2. What does the viewer wonder?

3. Why is Lydia stunned to meet the new suitor?

4. What does Julia do when she finds out that the lie was a test?

5. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?

(see the answer key)

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