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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. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?
(a) his freinds.
(b) the audience.
(c) very wealthy people.
(d) the reader.

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

3. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?
(a) A new styles or wiriting plays.
(b) The fashions and styles.
(c) When Sheridan wrote THE RIVALS, there was great debate about what type of drama should fill the English stage.
(d) The Black Plague totally killed the evolution of culture.

4. When was the prologue added?
(a) as an afterthought.
(b) This prologue was added after the show re-opened and had reached its tenth night.
(c) when the play premiered.
(d) 10 years after the play premiered.

5. Who is courting Julia?
(a) Mr. Faulkland.
(b) Sir Lucius.
(c) Jack .
(d) Acres.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does he call the audience?

3. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?

4. What does not exist in this play?

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

(see the answer key)

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