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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 humorous tone.
(b) a somber tone.
(c) a forelorn tone .
(d) a sad tone.

2. Does Sheridan believe all plays should have a moral point of view?
(a) Yes because it is the only way to see the errors of our ways.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes, depending on the subject matter.
(d) No.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of comedy is this play?

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

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

4. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

5. How does the play begin?

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