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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. What tone is immediately set for the play?
(a) a somber tone.
(b) a sad tone.
(c) a humorous tone.
(d) a forelorn tone .

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

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

4. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?
(a) He is not the author of this book .
(b) His first.
(c) His tenth.
(d) His second.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?

2. Who is courting Julia?

3. What is Thomas' occupation?

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

5. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?

(see the answer key)

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