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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?
(a) He will hurt many people.
(b) His wife will be angry.
(c) He is attacking a problem that is impossible to bring down.
(d) He will be arrested.

2. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" say about appearances?
(a) Appearances are not all that they seem.
(b) Appearances are very important.
(c) Appearances are unimportant in all circumstances.
(d) Nothing.

3. Why is the speaker of the Prologue important?
(a) He is the main character in the play.
(b) He is not important.
(c) He was the co-owner of Drury Lane at the time.
(d) He wrote the play.

4. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Charles.
(d) Rowley.

5. What does the speak of "A Portrait" say often misleads people?
(a) Wives.
(b) Friends.
(c) The truth.
(d) Appearances.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the argument ended?

2. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?

3. Why does Sir Peter think Lady Teazle should be happy with anything he gives her?

4. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?

5. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?

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