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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. What does the sergeant at law claim when he is given this item?
(a) That he cannot see the paper.
(b) He wishes for more money .
(c) He would like another peice of chocolate.
(d) He would like to quit his job.

2. What is being judged?
(a) Sheridan's play.
(b) London.
(c) The town of Bath.
(d) the actions of the characters.

3. Who does the sergeant at law present the play to?
(a) the reader.
(b) very wealthy people.
(c) the audience.
(d) his freinds.

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

5. Who does Captain Absolute give money to?
(a) Mr. Faulkland.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Lucy, Lydia's lady's maid.
(d) Julia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Mrs. Malaprop been corresponding with?

2. What does Sir Anthony blame Lydia's attitude on?

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

4. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

5. What is Sir Absolute's ward's name?

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