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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Sir Peter Teazle.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Maria.

2. What does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She shrieks with delight.
(c) She prepares to give her a hug.
(d) She pulls out her pocketbook.

3. Who technically ends the argument in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Charles.
(d) Lady Teazle.

4. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Peter Teazle.
(c) Benjamin Backbite.
(d) Snake.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Peter Teazle offer the audience immediately prior to his departure from the stage?

3. What does Sir Peter obtain rather than the beautiful, retiring woman he sought?

4. To whom does Sir Peter attribute much of Lady Teazle's shrewish behavior?

5. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" advise against?

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