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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Richard Brinsley Sheridan?
(a) British War Hero in war between Britain and France.
(b) Playwright of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays".
(c) Stage Director at the Globe Theatre in Stratford.
(d) Fine Arts Critic for the London Times.

2. Who is John Crewe?
(a) Grandson of Herbert W. Crewe.
(b) Father of Jacob Crewe.
(c) Husband of Frances Anne Crewe.
(d) Schoolmaster.

3. Why does Maria leave at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She does not leave.
(b) She cannot take hearing people discuss her love in such unflattering terms.
(c) She does not feel well.
(d) She has an appointment.

4. What does Sir Peter blame his wife's behavior upon?
(a) Spending so much time with Lady Sneerwell and her associates.
(b) Spoiling her.
(c) Rowley's interference.
(d) Her desire for Joseph Surface.

5. Whom does Sir Peter tell about his problems with Lady Teazle?
(a) Rowley.
(b) Snake.
(c) Maria.
(d) John Crewe.

Short Answer Questions

1. The portrait portion of the play is synonymous with which of the following?

2. Whose words are used in the prologue to the play?

3. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?

4. Who usually writes the Prologue?

5. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?

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