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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once the party in Act 1, Scene 1 is assembled, who do they begin gossiping about?
(a) Charles.
(b) Sir Peter.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Joseph.

2. What does Rowley tell Sir Oliver about Sir Peter?
(a) That he is very, very ill.
(b) That he has married a shrew.
(c) That he is moving to China.
(d) That he is to meet with the Queen of England.

3. What is Lady Teazle eager to know?
(a) What date her archrival, Mrs. Candour, is moving to Liverpool.
(b) Why Joseph was earnestly entreating Maria to listen to him.
(c) How much her husband's net worth really is.
(d) Whether Sir Peter is having an affair with Mrs. Candour.

4. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer?
(a) He reveals his true identity.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He yells at Charles.

5. Everyone at the table can be considered as which of the following?
(a) Incommunicative and boring.
(b) Greedy and miserly.
(c) Drunk and obnoxious.
(d) Intellectual and scholarly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria do when she sees Lady Teazle heading toward her?

2. Who enters the gossipers' gathering at Lady Sneerwell's with Lady Teazle?

3. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?

4. Why does Maria arrive in the middle of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. Why does Joseph pretend be a kind friend who does not enjoy the others' gossiping and sniping?

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