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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 movement was Sheridan a part of?
(a) to re-establish the Comedy of Manners as an acceptable and welcomed form of entertainment.
(b) The Resistance.
(c) Shakespeare's time.
(d) The Renaissance.

2. What does Sir Anthony blame Lydia's attitude on?
(a) poetry books.
(b) the group of freinds she is with.
(c) gossip rags.
(d) her romance novels.

3. What is Thomas' occupation?
(a) footman.
(b) coachman.
(c) slave.
(d) butler.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon his exit what does Sir Absolute do?

2. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?

3. Who is Sir Absolute's son?

4. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?

5. How long has Julia loved Mr. Faulkland?

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