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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?
(a) In India.
(b) In Scotland.
(c) In China.
(d) In Wales.

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

3. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?
(a) In a lateral or even position.
(b) Local psychic's parlor.
(c) Over the top.
(d) Beneath the surface.

4. Who speaks in the Prologue?
(a) Sir Oliver Surface.
(b) Joseph Surface.
(c) David Garrick.
(d) Sheridan.

5. What is the benefit of looking beneath the surface, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?
(a) One may find gold.
(b) One can find the true worth of people.
(c) One may find their watch.
(d) One should never look beneath the surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Uncle Crabtree's nephew?

2. Who does Sir Peter believe was too liberal with Charles?

3. Who does the speaker of "A Portrait" address?

4. What does the speaker of "A Portrait" say about appearances?

5. What is the dedication often used to do?

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