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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?
(a) To cause Maria to warm to him.
(b) Because he does not enjoy the other's gossiping.
(c) To propose to Maria.
(d) He does not pretend to be a kind friend.

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?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Benjamin Backbite.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Peter Teazle.

3. Who moves off to speak to each other privately at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Lady Teazle and Sir Peter.
(b) Charles Surface and Maria.
(c) Lady Sneerwell and Snake.
(d) Joseph Surface and Maria.

4. What is Sir Oliver doing when he enters the stage with Rowley?
(a) Blushing.
(b) Cleaning his spectacles.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Wiping sweat off his forehead.

5. Act 2, Scene 1 illustrates that no matter what a man does to find a good wife, which of the following may occur?
(a) He may find that there are not any prospects suitable enough to marry.
(b) He may just find the type of woman he seeks.
(c) The wife whom he finds may turn out bad anyway.
(d) The wife whom he finds may turn out better than he ever expected.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one word, what is the subject of the play?

2. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Sir Oliver?

3. Why is the speaker of "A Portrait" important?

4. What are two activities that Charles Surface is notorious for engaging in?

5. While a gossipers' gathering is underway at the home of Lady Sneerwell, Maria and which of the following would-be suitors slip away for a private conversation?

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