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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. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?
(a) his enemies.
(b) his critics.
(c) the audience.
(d) his peers.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the two servants meet?

2. Who is courting Julia?

3. How does the play begin?

4. What does he call the audience?

5. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

(see the answer key)

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