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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles refuse to agree to Sir Oliver's offer on a portrait?
(a) Because Sir Oliver was very good to him.
(b) Because he is stubborn.
(c) Because he is too proud.
(d) Because Sir Oliver might be offended.

2. What name, other than his own is used to announce the arrival of Sir Oliver?
(a) Woodrow Phelps.
(b) Stanley Surface.
(c) Mr. Premium.
(d) Mr. Waters.

3. Who admits to having his wild days in his youth at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Sir Peter.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Sir Oliver.
(d) Rowley.

4. What is the setting of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Sir Peter's house.
(b) Charles's parlor.
(c) The auction room.
(d) Joseph's house.

5. Who is the protagonist of The School for Scandal?
(a) Charles Surface.
(b) Lady Sneerwell.
(c) Sir Peter Teazle.
(d) Joseph Surface.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Sir Peter and Lady Teazle go at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What were playwrights trying to build through the use of prologues during the historical time period in which the play was written?

3. Whose credit is no good in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. While at Lady Sneerwell's gossip gathering, Joseph Surface finds that Lady Teazle is which of the following?

5. What is going on between Sir Peter and Lady Teazle at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

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