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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. Who is courting Julia?
(a) Jack .
(b) Sir Lucius.
(c) Mr. Faulkland.
(d) Acres.

2. What kind of comedy is this play?
(a) a comedy of errors.
(b) A comedy of manners.
(c) a comedy of problems.
(d) a fable.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the two servants meet?

2. When was the prologue added?

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

4. How does the play begin?

5. What does he call the audience?

(see the answer key)

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