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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 can Sheridan be found guilty of?
(a) being a very sad drama.
(b) a bad atempt to please.
(c) making the audience feel morally inept .
(d) writing a horrible play .

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

3. Who is Captain Absolute courting?
(a) Lucinda Languish.
(b) Lydia Languish.
(c) Linda Languish.
(d) Lucy Languish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....

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

3. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?

4. Who is Sir Absolute's son?

5. Who does Captain Absolute give money to?

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