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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 3, how many convicts are found guilty of stealing from the colony's stores?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

2. How is Meg Long described in Act One: Scene 5?
(a) Young and pretty.
(b) Young and grimy.
(c) Dirty and middle aged.
(d) Old and smelly.

3. What is the name of Sylvia's brother in the play The Recruiting Officer?
(a) David.
(b) Owen.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Michael.

4. What did Sideway used to buy from market traders in London?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Rye bread.
(d) Mince pie.

5. How many miles have the men in Scene 3 traveled?
(a) 17,000.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 11,000.
(d) 9,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Robert Sidway in Scene 1?

2. When does the first convict ship land in Australia?

3. Where does the first convict ship land in Australia?

4. In Scene 1, where is the ship headed?

5. Who come to see Ralph in Act One: Scene 5 regarding being in the play?

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