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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one word, what is the subject of the play?
(a) Love.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Scandal.

2. With whom does Lady Teazle keep an appointment?
(a) Frances Crewe.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) Mrs. Candour.
(d) Lady Sneerwell.

3. According to the information included in the prologue, what is the rate of probability that the playwright will succeed in attempting to address the issue of focus in the play?
(a) Impossible to achieve.
(b) Likely to achieve.
(c) Unlikely to achieve.
(d) Highly likely to achieve.

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

5. How do people usually judge others, according to the speaker of "A Portrait"?
(a) By getting to know the person.
(b) By listening to what the person says.
(c) By listening to others' reports.
(d) By analyzing their clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?

2. Why do Lady Teazle and Sir Peter begin arguing at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

3. Where are members of the audience for the play advised to look to find the true worth of an individual?

4. Why do Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley hatch a plan?

5. Why does the speaker in the Prologue say that Sheridan is acting foolishly?

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