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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter suggest to embarrass Joseph?
(a) Pull the screen aside to determine who is behind it.
(b) Tell Sir Oliver about Joseph's affair with Lady Teazle.
(c) Reveal his feelings about Maria to Charles.
(d) Sir Peter would never want to embarass Joseph.

2. In essence, what does Trip offer Mr. Moses?
(a) Some stolen goods in the form of clothes that belong to Charles.
(b) A world of information on how to eat well for very little money.
(c) His unsolicited opinion on Renaissance art.
(d) Some sound, practical advice about how to earn respect in the township.

3. What does Lady Teazle feel that she deserves?
(a) Everything that any other woman has and more.
(b) Freedom from Sir Peter's controlling ways.
(c) Constant knowledge about her husband's whereabouts.
(d) More attention from Sir Peter.

4. What happens while Sir Oliver and his companion are waiting?
(a) Trip asks Mr. Moses for a loan.
(b) Charles tells Sir Oliver to leave.
(c) Charles recognizes Sir Oliver.
(d) Trip is rude to Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses.

5. Why does Lady Teazle wish Sir Peter would allow Maria to marry Charles?
(a) So Sir Peter will stop complaining about it.
(b) Because it would make Charles happy.
(c) So she does not have to worry about Joseph's interest in Maria.
(d) Because it would make Maria happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sir Peter decide to hide in Act 4, Scene 3?

2. What does Trip appear to be learning from Charles Surface?

3. Who interrupts Joseph and Lady Teazle's rendezvous?

4. In which direction within the room does Sir Peter head when Joseph is called out of the room?

5. Why does Lady Teazle go to Joseph's house in Act 4, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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