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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the prologue added?

2. By bribing the sergeant at law, who is Sheridan also bribing?

3. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

4. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?

5. How does the lawyer get the sergeant at law to accept the paper?

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