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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "I leave my character behind me" as they leave the party in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Joseph Surface.
(b) Sir Peter Teazle.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sir Oliver Surface.

2. Sir Peter believes that his wife, Lady Teazle, has set her eyes on which of the following?
(a) Snake.
(b) Charles Surface.
(c) Joseph Surface.
(d) Benjamin Backbite.

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

4. How does Lady Sneerwell feel about her talents?
(a) Sad.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Proud.

5. What does Sir Oliver plan to do when he meets with Charles?
(a) Impersonate a money-lender, Mr. Premium.
(b) Loan him money.
(c) Disinherit him.
(d) He does not plan to meet Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next character assassination project will involve which of the following activities?

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 blame his wife's behavior upon?

4. What is Lady Teazle's reason for her greed?

5. What does the playwright attempt to do with his writing of "The School for Scandal and Other Plays"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 2, what does the gathered party believe happened at Joseph's house?

2. In the Portrait section of this Play, what does Sheridan advise the audience members about relying on the reports of others while attempting to assess a person's true worth?

3. What does Lady Teazle tell the audience during the Epilogue of the Play?

4. What is the purpose of a Portrait portion of a play?

5. How does it become evident that Charles' butler, Trip has an ulterior motive in making the two money lenders wait for Charles?

6. In Act 4, Scene 2, how does Sir Oliver steadfastly defend his nephew, Charles' reputation?

7. Why is Joseph in a bad mood at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 1, and how does he act?

8. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is at the center of the argument that is taking place between Lady Teazle and Sir Peter?

9. What is the purpose of a Prologue?

10. Describe the conversation between Sir Peter and Maria in Act 3, Scene 1.

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