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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 courting Julia?
(a) Jack .
(b) Mr. Faulkland.
(c) Acres.
(d) Sir Lucius.

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

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. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?
(a) To see his son.
(b) To see his wife.
(c) To heal a case of gout.
(d) To overcome a fever.

5. What does not exist in this play?
(a) A sassy tone.
(b) kind witnesses.
(c) truthful characters.
(d) Deep meaning or morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the attorney hand to the sergeant at law?

2. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?

3. What kind of comedy is this play?

4. Who has Thomas brought to Bath?

5. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?

(see the answer key)

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