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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 does Julia discuss in the second part of the prologue?
(a) her wardrobe.
(b) her ideal husband.
(c) the differences between comedy and tragedy.
(d) her ideas about love.

2. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....
(a) too tight for me to wear."
(b) trial are over."
(c) are too small."
(d) pants look nice."

3. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?
(a) writing a horrible play .
(b) a bad atempt to please.
(c) being a very sad drama.
(d) making the audience feel morally inept .

4. How does the play begin?
(a) At a party in London .
(b) With two lovers quarreling .
(c) With an attorney bribing a sergeant at law.
(d) In Bath on a sunny afternoon.

5. Who stands in the way of the lovers?
(a) Jack.
(b) Julia.
(c) Jack's father.
(d) Lydia's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Thomas' occupation?

3. What is Captain Absolute's disguise?

4. What is being judged?

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

(see the answer key)

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