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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act I, Scene II take place?
(a) In Julia's bedroom.
(b) The dressing room of Lydia's Aunt Malaprop.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In Sir Anthony's town house.

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

3. Who exists the stage first?
(a) the lawyer.
(b) no one exits.
(c) they exits together.
(d) the sergeant .

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

5. What is Mrs. Malaprop's pen name?
(a) Darcy.
(b) Dolores.
(c) Delia.
(d) Deanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervened in Lydia's affairs with Beverly?

2. Why is Sir Absolute in Bath?

3. Finish the quote: "Our suit and ....

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

5. Who stands in the way of the lovers?

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