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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?
(a) To allow Sir Oliver to judge Charles and Joseph on their relative merits.
(b) To catch Lady Teazle cheating on her husband.
(c) They do not hatch a plan.
(d) To trick Sir Peter.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Sir Peter want Maria to do?
(a) Marry Charles.
(b) Move to the country.
(c) Have a child.
(d) Turn her attentions from Charles to Joseph.

3. How does Maria add to Sir Peter's worries?
(a) Maria decides to marry Joseph instead of Charles.
(b) Maria is very ill.
(c) Maria decides to move away.
(d) Maria is still intent upon marrying Charles, despite Sir Peter's disapproval.

4. What does the party in Act 2, Scene 2 consist of doing?
(a) Eating.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Assassinating the looks, qualities and characters of people they claim to be friends with.
(d) Playing cards.

5. How does Sir Oliver feel about Charles's offer?
(a) Shocked.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that everyone is always eager to hear as mentioned in the prologue of the play?

2. As Act 3, Scene 3 begins, who is sitting at the table with Charles Surface?

3. Who arrives on the scene when Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses leave to check on Joseph and Charles Surface?

4. How is Charles Surface known to handle his business dealings?

5. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?

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