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

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

3. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."
(a) inspire new feelings?
(b) charm the fancy and yet reach the heart?
(c) charm the heart?
(d) make people mad?

4. How does the play begin?
(a) In Bath on a sunny afternoon.
(b) With two lovers quarreling .
(c) With an attorney bribing a sergeant at law.
(d) At a party in London .

5. What is Sir Absolute's ward's name?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Julia.
(d) Lydia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

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

3. What does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?

4. Where do the two servants meet?

5. What is an accomplishment for this play?

(see the answer key)

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