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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. Who is Captain Absolute courting?
(a) Linda Languish.
(b) Lydia Languish.
(c) Lucinda Languish.
(d) Lucy Languish.

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

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

4. What will Lydia lose if she marries Beverly?
(a) Her mind.
(b) Her sassiness.
(c) Her inheritance.
(d) Her independence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is courting Julia?

2. What can Sheridan be found guilty of?

3. What does the play exhibit?

4. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

5. Why does Lydia like Beverly Ensign?

(see the answer key)

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