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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the speaker of the Prologue say will be the subject of the play?
(a) Scandal.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Family.

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

3. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?
(a) That the honor bestowed is limited to one night's performance of the play..
(b) That the success of the playhouse depends on the number of audience members that the honored individual actually is able to draw to the playhouse.
(c) That the honor bestowed will continue throughout the rest of the theatrical season.
(d) That the playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.

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

5. Lady Sneerwell is planning to pair off Maria with whom of the following?
(a) Uncle Crabtree.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Snake.
(d) Joseph Surface.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon hearing the name of whom of the following being gossiped about does Maria react by leaving the room where the gossiping is taking place?

3. What is the dedication often used to do?

4. According to the information in the prologue, in which way is the playwright approaching the issue of focus in the play?

5. Who is David Garrick?

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