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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?

2. Finish the quote: "Can a comedy...."

3. Who has Thomas brought to Bath?

4. What does he call the audience?

5. Who is Captain Absolute courting?

(see the answer key)

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