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

2. Why is Acres confused with Faulkand's reaction to the news?
(a) He thinks Faulkland should be happy to hear that Julia is well.
(b) Faulkland has no reaction to Juila's welfare .
(c) They assumed Faulkland and Julia are over.
(d) They do not think it is manly that Faulkland cares.

3. Where do the two servants meet?
(a) London.
(b) Bath.
(c) the United States.
(d) Ireland.

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

5. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?
(a) create a time of enjoyment.
(b) question their states of mind.
(c) laugh.
(d) confuse their morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?

2. Upon his exit what does Sir Absolute do?

3. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?

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

5. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?

(see the answer key)

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