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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. Who is Sir Absolute's son?
(a) Captain John.
(b) Captain Jefferson.
(c) Captain Jacob.
(d) Captain Jack.

2. What is Lucy receiving bribes for doing?
(a) Plotting Lydia/Beverly elopement and delivering messages from Beverly to Lydia.
(b) Creating stories about the people around her.
(c) Having an affair with Jack.
(d) Keeping secrets .

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

4. Who stands in the way of the lovers?
(a) Julia.
(b) Lydia's aunt.
(c) Jack's father.
(d) Jack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen if Jack refuses?

2. What tone is immediately set for the play?

3. What does Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?

4. What are some of the names of books Lydia reads?

5. Where does Act II begin?

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