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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Peter do when he spots Mrs. Candour, Lady Sneerwell, Backbite, and Crabtree at his house?
(a) He excuses himself, and heads for bed.
(b) He joins them in preparing food baskets for the poor.
(c) He orders them to leave.
(d) He apologizes for not having been home when they arrived.

2. What qualifies the individual to be honored in the portrait portion of the play?
(a) The honored individual is the inspiration for the play's storyline.
(b) The playwright is infatuated with the honored individual.
(c) The honored individual has devoted over one hundred hours of volunteer time to the theatre.
(d) The honored individual is a member of the British Royal Family.

3. Who does Sir Oliver point out has sent Joseph plenty of money, according to rumor?
(a) Lady Teazle.
(b) Charles.
(c) His uncle, Sir Oliver.
(d) Mr. Premium.

4. What is the audience advised not to do as a presentation of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays" is about to begin?
(a) Smoke in the playhouse.
(b) Create or listen to tales of scandal about others.
(c) Applaud between scenes.
(d) Share the storyline with anyone who has not seen the play.

5. How much does Charles offer to sell the remainder of his family portraits for?
(a) 300 pounds.
(b) 300 schillings.
(c) 400 pounds.
(d) 400 dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Trip announce in Act 3, Scene 3?

2. Who arrives to hear Sir Peter's troubles with Lady Teazle in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Which of the following is a widely known fact that cannot be covered up?

4. What is Sir Oliver doing when he enters the stage with Rowley?

5. With whom does Lady Teazle keep an appointment?

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