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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 Lydia think of Mr. Faulkland?
(a) He is attractive.
(b) She thinks he is romantic.
(c) He loves Lydia very much .
(d) She thinks he is jealous and ungrateful.

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

3. Who is Sir Absolute's son?
(a) Captain Jacob.
(b) Captain Jefferson.
(c) Captain John.
(d) Captain Jack.

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

5. What does Sheridan invite the audience to do?
(a) create a time of enjoyment.
(b) laugh.
(c) question their states of mind.
(d) confuse their morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the prologue added?

2. Who stands in the way of the lovers?

3. What is Thomas' occupation?

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

5. What movement was Sheridan a part of?

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