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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was occurring in English culture and literature as Sheridan wrote the play?
(a) The Black Plague totally killed the evolution of culture.
(b) When Sheridan wrote THE RIVALS, there was great debate about what type of drama should fill the English stage.
(c) The fashions and styles.
(d) A new styles or wiriting plays.

2. What does Faulkland promise himself?
(a) They he will never distress Julia again.
(b) He will leave Julia.
(c) To court another woman.
(d) He will continue to pester Julia.

3. What does the play exhibit?
(a) Sheridan's humorous writing style.
(b) the lyricism of Sheridan's tones.
(c) the shared human condition.
(d) stubbornness.

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

5. How is Jack a contrite son?
(a) He is not contrite at all.
(b) He chooses to not listen to his father.
(c) He pretends to be happy.
(d) He shows his sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Are Mr. Faulkland and Jack good friends?

2. What kind of comedy is this play?

3. What play is this for Richard Sheridan?

4. What does Jack claim his new desire is?

5. Upon his exit what does Sir Absolute do?

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