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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Trip offer Mr. Moses?
(a) A plump, juicy steak with all the trimmings.
(b) Directions to Lady Sneerwell's house.
(c) Some of his clothes.
(d) Some of Charles Surface's clothes.

2. Who does Sir Peter make a final complaint about his wife to in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sheridan.
(b) Sir Oliver.
(c) The audience.
(d) Rowley.

3. Why does Lady Teazle wish Sir Peter would allow Maria to marry Charles?
(a) Because it would make Maria happy.
(b) So she does not have to worry about Joseph's interest in Maria.
(c) So Sir Peter will stop complaining about it.
(d) Because it would make Charles happy.

4. What was it about Sir Peter that impressed Lady Teazle to the point that she agreed to marry him?
(a) His money.
(b) His personality.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His honesty.

5. What makes the situation at the end of Act 2, Scene 1 worse on Sir Peter?
(a) He loves Lady Teazle.
(b) He likes arguing with his wife.
(c) He has a prior engagement.
(d) He has promised to join Lady Teazle for her appointment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following Sir Peter's arrival at Joseph's house, who arrives to speak with Joseph Surface?

2. What is the topic of the conversation at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who interrupts Joseph and Lady Teazle's rendezvous?

4. Who tells Sir Peter about the affair between Joseph and Lady Teazle?

5. What is the occupation of the person who forces Sir Oliver and his companion to wait in Act 3, Scene 2?

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