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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. How do most people feel about the subject of the play?
(a) They hate feeling responsible for others' pain.
(b) They are eager to hear bad reports and gossip about people.
(c) They are hurt by the gossip.
(d) They are indifferent.

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

3. Which of the following is a witty remark made by Benjamin Backbite that Crabtree is able to share with the gossip group?
(a) "You can kill two birds with one stone."
(b) None. Crabtree does not remember any of Backbite's witty remarks.
(c) "A stitch in time saves nine."
(d) "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

4. During which of the following periods is the portrait portion of the play known to be typically included in its theatrical presentation?
(a) Early 19th Century.
(b) Late 17th Century.
(c) Early 17th Century
(d) Late 18th Century.

5. According to Act 1, Scene 2, what event has made Sir Peter Teazle's life miserable?
(a) His marriage six months ago to a much younger woman.
(b) His jealousy of Charles Surface and Lady Teazle.
(c) Maria is his ward.
(d) His friend's return.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that everyone is always eager to hear as mentioned in the prologue of the play?

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

3. What does Sir Peter's wife demand?

4. Which of the following messages is meant to be relayed with subtlety to the honored individual during the portrait portion of the plays?

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

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