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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Sir Peter and Sir Oliver greet each other in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What does the subject turn to early in Act 2, Scene 3?

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

4. Who wants nothing to do with the gossiping and character destruction that goes on in some circles?

5. What does Sir Oliver plan to do when he meets with Charles?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lady Sneerwell play a part in the argument between the Teazles coming to an end?

2. In the Prologue, what does writer David Garrick announce that the subject of the Play will be?

3. What is the pressing subject that compels Sir Peter to head over to Joseph's house to discuss with Joseph?

4. What plans do Lady Sneerwell and Snake make in relation to the relationship between Charles and Maria?

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

6. In Act 3, Scene 3, what are Charles, Careless, and friends of theirs who are sitting at the table doing when Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses enter?

7. How does Maria describe Benjamin Backbite's harassing attempts to court her?

8. What was the purpose for Sheridan having included a Prologue portion in his Play?

9. In Act 3, Scene 2, what is the demeanor exuded by Trip the butler as he opens the door comes face to face with Sir Oliver and Mr. Moses?

10. What are Sir Peter's opinions of Charles and Joseph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Looking back at Sheridan's play as a whole, and summing up how the lives of the characters who did not adhere to Sheridan's advice not to involve themselves in scandal, and not to judge others based solely on appearance, does it appear that those who followed his advice were "rewarded" in the end, and those who did not were "punished"? If you agree with the aforementioned, write an essay to support that. If you disagree, write an essay to support your position. Either way, support the position that you select with text, dialogue, and/or paraphrase from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How is Lady Teazle's reformation shown in The School for Scandal?

Essay Topic 3

Despite the fact that the gossipers are aware that they are ridiculed by those who do not circulate in gossip circles, the gossipers continue their gossip sessions on a regular basis. There is a sense of power that they feel that they gain by participating in the gossip sessions. Write an essay focusing on whether their power has real or imaginary value in the minds of the gossipers. Explain why, and support your position with text, dialogue and/or paraphrase from the play.

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