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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which couple does Rowley believe to have the capability of entering into a compatible marriage?
(a) John Crewe and Lady Sneerwell.
(b) David Garrick and Maria.
(c) Benjamin Backbite and Lady Sneerwell.
(d) Charles Surface and Maria.

2. What does the party in Act 2, Scene 2 consist of doing?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Assassinating the looks, qualities and characters of people they claim to be friends with.
(d) Eating.

3. Why does the news of his friend's return concern Sir Peter in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Because Sir Peter owes him a lot of money.
(b) Because he and Sir Peter used to mock marriage, but he now finds himself miserably married.
(c) It does not concern Sir Peter; he is happy.
(d) Because he no longer wants to be friends with him.

4. How does Sir Oliver respond to Charles's offer?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He reveals his true identity.
(c) He yells at Charles.
(d) He refuses.

5. Where has Sir Oliver been spending his time?
(a) In Wales.
(b) In Scotland.
(c) In India.
(d) In China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Charles and Joseph Surface have in common relating to Stanley?

2. Whom did Sir Oliver used to sit around with and mock marriage?

3. Why does the plan hatched by Sir Oliver, Sir Peter, and Rowley change slightly?

4. Who does Sir Peter believe was too liberal with Charles?

5. Why does Lazy Teazle question Joseph about Maria?

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